Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your mobile ticket is accepted at the admissions desk — just have it ready on your phone screen.

Is there a specific entry time, or can I arrive when I like?

Your ticket is date-only, so you can arrive at any point during the museum's opening hours on your chosen day.

Children under 3 years old enter free of charge. Tickets for older children should be booked in advance.

Do seniors need to bring ID?

Yes — visitors aged 65 and above should bring a valid photo ID to verify their age at the admissions desk.

Does this ticket cover special exhibitions?

General admission covers all permanent galleries. Some special or travelling exhibitions may require a separate ticket, payable on the day.

Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?

The Field Museum is fully accessible, with step-free entrances, lifts, and accessible restrooms throughout the building.

The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket

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Duration

3 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

General admission to the Field Museum of Natural History

Access to permanent collections including dinosaur halls, Grainger Hall of Gems, ancient Egypt galleries, and Crown Family PlayLab

Not included

Special ticketed exhibitions (may require a separate ticket)

Food, drinks, and museum shop purchases

Transport to and from the museum

How to redeem

The Field Museum, South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, USA

Head to the main entrance on South Lake Shore Drive. Present your mobile ticket (or printed confirmation) at the admissions desk to receive your entry.

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What to bring

Your mobile ticket or printed confirmation
Valid ID if you are aged 65 or over (senior pricing verification)

Know before you go

Visitors aged 65 and over must present a valid photo ID at the admissions desk.

Children under 3 years old are admitted free — no ticket required for them.

Some special exhibitions require a separate ticket purchased on arrival.

The museum is located on South Lake Shore Drive; the nearest parking is in the Museum Campus lots.

The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket

The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket

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