See the largest T-Rex skeleton at the Field Museum

The Field Museum, located on Chicago's famed Lake Michigan coast, dedicated its current facility to the public in 1921—but its journey began years before. Items on exhibit during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in the "White City" inspired their collection. The fair captivated visitors with 65,000 exhibits containing natural wonders and cultural treasures, many of which subsequently found permanent residence in Chicago at the newly established Field Columbian Museum. The name of Marshall Field, who gave $1 million to make the communal goal of a permanent museum a reality, is still remembered in their institution's name.

Their collection has expanded to almost 40 million objects and specimens since the Museum's inception in 1894. Their mission's scope has also grown. They will continue to research the objects in the collections, as well as document previously unknown species, conserve ecosystems in backyard and around the world, educate budding scientists, invite cross-cultural dialogue, and more—all in order to ensure that planet thrives for future generations. This is best things to do in Illinois you should know when go to this state.

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Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

Website: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/