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About The Museum Campus
Lakefront park with famed institutions. 57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Museum Complex
- Highlights
- Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium
- Features
- Interactive hands-on exhibits, scenic Chicago skyline views
What visitors say
Came to visit Chicago from Maryland. I was surprised by how big the Field Museum was when I visited. Enjoyed being able to see three extra exhibits by paying a little extra. Overall was a nice and well-taken care of museum. Would…
The Chicago museums are amazing for kids — fun, educational, and full of interactive exhibits. The Science and Industry Museum is especially great; kids can explore, touch, and learn through hands-on activities. It’s a perfect family…
Three world class museums — all of them in walking distance of one another. The Adler planetarium, the Shedd aquarium, and the Field museum are all spectacular in their own right. And then the cherry topping? The walk by the Adler has…
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