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The Art Institute of Chicago vs Field Museum
Both The Art Institute of Chicago and The Field Museum are recommended by writers. Overall, The Art Institute of Chicago ranks slightly higher than The Field Museum. The Art Institute of Chicago is ranked #1 in Chicago with recommendations from 13 publications such as Concierge, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
The Art Institute of Chicago
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Concierge
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111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6404
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Fodor's
"Come for the sterling collection of Impressionists (an entire room is dedicated to Monet) and Old Masters; linger over the extraordinary and comprehensive photography collection."
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Concierge
"It takes several days to navigate this superb museum housing some 260,000 artworks—including some of the world's most famous masterpieces."
Travel + Leisure
"With more than 260,000 works of art ranging from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, the Art Institute is home to some of the world’s most celebrated masterpieces."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"An institution, whose gorgeous historic wing (opened in 1893) is rivaled only by its stark and stunning Modern Wing... the second-largest museum in the country."
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Travel + Leisure
"The AIC is home to more than 300,000 artworks from the far reaches of the globe."
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Field Museum
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Concierge
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Not For Tourists
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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2496
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Fodor's
"More than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space fill this gigantic museum, which explores cultures and environments from around the world."
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Concierge
"Lions and tigers and bears are the main attraction at this huge natural history museum, filled with interactive exhibits about planet Earth."
Frommer's
"Is it any wonder that Steven Spielberg thought the Field Museum of Natural History was a suitable home turf for the intrepid archaeologist and adventurer hero of his Indiana Jones movies?"
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Not For Tourists
"Go to see Sue, world's largest known T. Rex; stay for the jam-packed halls of vaguely macabre taxidermy."
Travel + Leisure
"For orinthology enthusiasts or would-be archeologists, you’ll find your thrills at the massive Field Museum."
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