Roam Through History at the Chicago Field Museum

We’ve all dreamed of traveling through time (some of us more than others), and at the Chicago Field Museum, that dream becomes a reality. Entering through its neoclassical façade, I’m transported to prehistoric eras, ancient civilizations, and diverse ecosystems.

Since the first time I stepped into this museum, at the tender age of three or four, I have been smitten with the Chicago Field Museums…and history. The Field Museum was where I first questioned ancient civilizations wondering if a cat mummy had been an ancient God. I saw the bones of my beloved dinosaurs—though in my mind they were still very much alive. Seeing taxidermized animals from around the globe, I pretended to go on safari, climb the Himalayas, or wander the Plains.

One can roam through millions of years of the Earth’s history at the Field Museum learning the incredibly diversity of animal and human life and cultures, so get your tickets (I’ll show you how I get mine easily later) and roam through time and natural history!

Must-See Exhibits at the Field Museum

Dinosaur Giants

• Sue the T-Rex–The star of the show is undoubtedly Sue, the largest and most complete T. Rex ever discovered. Standing 13 feet tall at the hip and stretching 40 feet long, Sue is a sight to behold. I can almost feel the ground shake as I imagine this fearsome predator stomping through the Cretaceous landscape 67 million years ago.
• Máximo–As I step into the Field Museum, I’m immediately greeted by Máximo. This colossal Titanosaur is a sight to behold. He reminds me of “Dino” from the “Flintstones” and I often feel an urge to pet his head and give him a bone. For a fun twist, try texting Máximo at 1 (844) 994-3466 to learn more about him and have a delightful dino chat.
• Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet—In the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, you’re transported millions of years back in time. Get to know the incredible creatures that have roamed our planet throughout history. From tiny single-celled organisms to gigantic dinosaurs, our evolving planet unfolds.

Ancient Civilizations

• Inside Ancient Egypt—Be transported back to the time of the pharaohs as you walk through Unis-ankh’s tomb and explore reliefs and hieroglyphs. View mummies and learn about life in Ancient Egypt.
• Cyrus Tang Hall of China—Explore hundreds of objects to learn about China’s 10,000+ history.
• Ancient Americas—Journey through 13,000 years of human achievement…