Really cool area no matter indoor or outdoor. Good place to hangout, to relax, or to watch a sunrise. It is such a treasure that this city provides us for life.

The museums in Chicago are one of the reasons why the city is the number one city in the nation, it offers awesome customer service, commitment to safety and convenience for all. activities and memories for a lifetime, great place to make a traditional visit for families holidays, birthday parties and etc, the museum is immaculate clean the animals are happy healthy and very fun to observe tons of information in souvenirs to bring home. When visiting these museums theres no such thing as Been There Done That because there is always something new to explore.

My granddaughter had a wonderful time turned #9yrs old and now want to go back again

Always awesome. Pleasantly surprised with how few people were allowed in.

Very well design. Areas had sanitizer bottles. Very open spaces. Very controlled with spacing people out. We went on a Monday, and it was not too crowded, many places to roam without running into people. Love the layout of waking through the exhibits, it was very interesting to see different stages of our planet. Of course love the dinosaurs exhibits and rocks geology. Thank you to all the archaeologist, techs, people, everyone who help with the development of this museum. Looking forward for another visit.

Beautiful spot, couple of good outdoor food vendors too. We got some delicious hot dogs but the taco truck looked really good...next time!

I go there every morning a early as 6am...beautiful walk. The nature area is secluded and peaceful. I go walking with my grandchild. He loves it. I thank Jehovah for nature.

Work at the Shedd, have seen the most wonderful things. Dont mind sharing. HOLLA!!!!!!

This was a great place to go during COVID times. Just to walk around for a bit and take in the fresh air. I went on a Monday morning and it wasnt that crowded at all. Very relaxing.

I highly recommend that you check this museum out. Its very educational and a wonderful place

Summertime Chi is beautiful. Even dealing with covid-19, something about being here and enjoying the peace and view makes everything feel normal.

Serenity ;) I love this place we usually go for sailing before its get very humid. So it was a great experience with our instructor K and couple who joined us. If you like adventurous person go and look for adaptive adventures and sign up for more.

Had a great time. They are keeping the grounds up nicely. All around great experience

Beautiful view in the open, three Museums to enjoys as well as visit the police Memorial behind Soldier field. Or walk alone lake Michigan shore with a spectacular view of Downtown Chicago.

Amazing , the staff is very friendly and helpful . beautiful aquarium . Thank you . had a very good time

Definitely my favorite museum in the city. Not as much cool stuff as MSI, but if youre a fan of world history and culture, this is the place for you. Be prepared to spend all day, and more here if you want to take in everything, because there are a lot of exhibits and a ton of information to process. The staff here is very friendly, and the museum store has a bunch of cool stuff as well, though its a little expensive, but thats typical for a gift shop. There are a variety of parking options, which again, are on the expensive side, so if youre driving, be prepared to spend a lot. My only complaint is that the membership doesnt cover parking, like MSI, but thats probably because The Field doesnt have its own lot. Other than that, I highly recommend this museum. Its a clean, comfortable, and very quiet environment.

Awesome place to visit during covid-19 times as it is less crowded. These places are super crowded during normal times. Parking is easily available. Visit during week days for a better experience.

What a beautiful and pleasing place!It is a true inspiration and an eye feast. This is a must sea in the city.There are a couple places where you can park at, including the street parking.The place is near three of the most amazing museums in the world.

One of the shinny diamonds on the crown of Chicago! World class museums, beautiful lake walks, which can see the skyline of Chicago famous skyscrapers, plus the park you can camping close to it and convinent commute... You can do a lot there!

One of the best museums Ive been to. The layout is very easy to follow and the exhibits are all very well displayed and interesting. The Gemstone Hall was my favorite...I couldve spent hours in there. And of course, seeing Sue up close and personal was great. They have an informative video that plays every few minutes about her. Definitely worth the price. A must see if you visit the city!

Love this place! Always something new to see! I love sue, Lucy and maximo so much. Ive followed the research on them since I was a kid. The new sue exhibit is awesome.

Always a gorgeous getaway from downtown Chi. Spacious, green, and glorious. Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium sit on this lakeside property for the public of Chicago. BEST view of Chicago skyline or Navy Pier fireworks. Not to mention it connects directly to the semi private beach nearby. Take your family or romantic date here. Period.

I always love coming here to see my favorite dino Sue. So glad I got to make it out to see fleshy before they go on tour. Its hard to explain or capture in pictures how magical it is to hang around with the most up to date realization of the trex, so youll have to go experience it for yourself! Everything here is amazing but for me it always pales to Sue, which never gets old to visit!

The campus was amazing, so many amazing and exceptional museums. The cafe were also very good in each location. The staff was knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy the chance to share.

I love this place. Being a resident of Chicago, I visited here several times. A must visit place for the tourists and a fun place to go back for the natives. Illinois residents get a discount. The students get a discount as well. With bank of America credit card, its a free admission in the first week of every month. Itll be much cheaper with the city pass which has field museum and 4 other attractions included.

Went to the field museum. Very cool dinosaur fossils on display. Cavemen and cave women. They had bugs and 3D movies. We will definitely be back. Make sure you get there early so you have time to get through all the enclosures.

Lovely gardens, good views, food, drinks, toilets, and picnic areas with good shade. A great place to bring the family. Parking is a little expensive ($30) if its just 2 people though.

This was such a fun place to visit with so many different things to see and do. Definitely a must check place when in Chicago

There is nothing quite like the Shedd. Something for everyone, interactive activities for kids, exhibitions, shows and plenty of place just to sit and enjoy the water. Sharks, belugas and dolphins are a must see.

Ira is a limo driver. The name of the company Dan Ryan. I drove a client to Soldier Field and I seen the statue of the great Walter Payton so I took a picture of it. The statute should be upstairs

Covid era visit was good. Lots of sanitizer stations. Was comfortable and fun

I believe I spent 3 hours walking the museum and still didnt get to see everything. There is an abundance of knowledge and displays, make sure youve got the time because its well worth it. One tip is to make sure you have the correct ticket because I bought the basic and couldnt get into some of the exhibits I wanted to see.

A very good way to have some fun and get to learn some more! Quite expensive though, but its worth it.

Fantastic variety of fish, animals, etc. Reserve tickets to shows when you check in. Do NOT miss the WILD REEF and the sharks. Its NOT part of the walking area; it is hidden. You MUST take easily overlooked elevator (no stairs) between the 2 Amazon entrances. Again do NOT miss it!!

Parking was expensive, $30. Had extra time after Shedds and would have liked to visit museum while we were already in the city and had paid parking. We couldnt get required advanced tickets within time frame. Covid has made it rough but was a great day anyway!

Shedd Aquarium was great. The water and land show is absolutely amazing and should not be missed. I was very impressed with the improvements since the last time I was there. Simply outstanding!Got to watch the diver feed everything in the Caribbean tank, which was also really cool.

Absolutely beautiful museum! They have a wide array of exhibits and fun activities! It is very well kept and definitely a must see when visiting Chicago. The dinosaur fossil exhibits are jaw-dropping and it will blow your mind.

Great aquarium but you have to pay for extras. Make sure you buy tickets online ahead of time, it will save you a line wait...I literally bought my tickets on my phone at the door and walked right in otherwise it was a 30-45 minute wait. The aquarium itself is spectacular but you do have to pay for extras and certain shows.

I GOT TO SEE ONE OF THE MOST WHOLE T-REXS!!! You need to go here if you are in the are at all! If you have kids, this would be so fun for them!! Ancient Egypt as well!!

This area is superb. Whether a walk jog or bike ride the views and paths are great. On top it has a few museums and statues walking distance from each other.Parking lots are nearby and public transportation is very handyThis is great to go and spend all day checking things out. Eating from vendors and just relaxing enjoying the whole experience.

Havent been able to visit in years due to constant Cancer visits since 2008 n now on disability w very little money to spend n with covid my husband or my son will pick us up pick up some Delicious Ricobene Breaded Steak sandwich n we park outside the Museum or try by the Planetarium my son 30 remembers how every summer we visited all these lakefront Joys especially the Aquarium which was by far my husband n sons favorite this is a lovely treat my son spurs on us without notice.....

I love my City!! Anytime I get a chance to visit any of the museums and the Shedd Aquarium I most definitely go.

Love this area. Such nice walking even if youre not going to the museum.

This museum is so beautiful. Especially the Ancient Americas section. My son goes crazy for all of the dinosaur skeletons- it’s a fun place to take the family. Also, the Mold-a-ramas are really cool.

Love this place! Went with my wife and friends during the month of february it was awesome and alot of fun to go here! Easy to find and parking was convenient at soldier field. Want to come back and do some ol the paid exhibits i unfortunately didnt have enough time to see but will definitely come back again to see them

Always fun , kids enjoyed the aquarium 4d movies, shark tank, otters, saw fish, seals, and Beluga whales .. 100s if tropical colorful fishes in various tanks. Stingrays

This is a great place to take anyone to. So much wonderful history. We love the wax mold machines & all the penny smashers. And in the basement picnic area they have a display of narwhals. Also, the prices in the gift shop range from dirt cheap to expensive. I got a pair of earrings for $20, yet the beautiful necklace I looked at was $2800 marked down. So, something for everyone.

Such a beautiful spot in the city. Even if you arent planning on going in any of the museums, this area provides some of the best scenic views of the city and lake.

Quality views of the skyline. Nice place to have lunch or relax. Plenty of areas to run and bike on the lakefront trail

Loved the museum! Could use a few more hand sanitizers sporadically placed around the building.

Alot to do all in one place and also this street vendor had tacos and thats were delicious

Great place with amazing museums all in one small location! The three museums are free with full access if you purchase the city pass, which I HIGHLY advise. The museums are wonderful but the view of the skyline is enough if a reason to come to museum campus.

Great exhibits from across the the seas and even local from the great lakes! We loved the outdoor Sting Ray petting open May-October!

The kids loved this place! I enjoyed coming here as a child and now bringing my own here is a full circle experience. It was definitely busy but the flow is set up in such a way that it never seemed overcrowded. Lots of stroller accessibility if you need it. Definitely going to be bringing everybody back here at some point.

The exhibits are spectacular! Its mostly around nature (human evolution since Earths early days). You can easily spend over 6h here. We spent 4h and were only able to see 2 of them. Not giving 5 full stars cause I believe they need some improvements and modernization, to make the museum more interactive. We did Chicago History Museum and its much better in terms of interactivity. But this one is much more grandiose and has more cool exhibits.

Beach over there is great because it isn’t crowded. Has more gravel and rocks than sand. The grass allows you to barbecue and you can find sea glass on the beach which my son loves to collect.

Well maintained and huge museum. One day is not enough to cover it

I cant wait to go back OMG i loved it i would move there if i could the people r so nice the view is to die for i loved it so much

So much to learn in so little time. This place is spacious,clean and lots of fun for the family. Great place for field trips.

Love the park and the community. There are so many museums and fun place to check out

Close to museum and $25 for 4 hours not bad.

Museum is a very good place to learn about animals, cultures, history and more. It’s a very educational place to be at, however there is one star missing because the place needs a little bit of renovation. There are things that need fixing. There was an ostrich with a broken neck and there was plenty of things that makes them look old, which to be fare, they are old. Which in a way is not that bad that they don’t kill more animals to show to people. I like the place.

Its great...magic place!

Loved visiting The Field Museum on cool rainy days. There was a highlight tour at 11 am and I learned so much from our tour guide Yvonne. Go next Wednesday Oct. 9th: Free for Illinois residents.

My fav was the field museum, Adler planetarium the second and the Ripleys aquarium is third. Heres some interesting photos for you.

This is a great place to bring your family and especially your children.

We got to go to the staff appreciation event, and we had a great time. We even visited areas of the museum that are usually not open to the public. What a delightful place!

Ive waited so long to see Sue, and I was not disappointed. Loved the exhibit!!!

Amazing collection of all kinds of natural history, its easy to spend a full eight hours here and come back many more times to see what you missed.

I love the scenery of Chicago. The parking is atrocious!

Super cool to see all this wild life and sad that they arent wild....

The best place to see and take pictures of Chicago skyline. Plenty of meter parking, best time to take pictures like this one is first hour after sunset.See more pictures like this one follow me on Instagram, derekkatana your local Chicago photographer.

Get a City Pass. Visit all of the Chicago Museums - Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum and Adler Planetarium. They each take the better part of a day to see. They are all fabulous in their own way. They are great for children and adults. You will do a lot of walking but there are places to sit and rest if you need it. There are places to eat on site. Don’t forget to walk down the sidewalk between the Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium and have a great free photo op with the entire Chicago skyline in the background!

Went for a beautiful Members Night. As always it was beyond words to describe how wonderful this museum really is. I cant recommend it anymore.

Museum, Shedd Aquarium & Planetarium all in one area. Choose your parking wisely $$ from Street to lot .

We went on a free day. The views of Lake Michigan are beautiful. They had nice interactive exhibits for kids. One area was based on the planets and the other area was based off of space exploration. They also had movies to watch for $13 a show. We chose to go there for a few hours and not do the movies.

Museum campus is well kept, lots of outdoor space and benches, great view of the city. Nice place to bike and walk during the fall/spring/summer, little windy in the winter because its right on the lake.

Shedd aquarium was an alright experience. They sell way more tickets than they should have. When we were there, all of the exhibits were good and well taken care of but the amount of people in the place was a bummer. The 4D experience was interesting, however the one we did was only about 6-10 minutes long. We expected a longer show than that for $5. The exhibits were good, but the atmosphere wasnt.

Adler Field Planetarium was very exciting and fun for me and my 2yr old! We had a blast! This place was so much more exciting than I pictured in my head!

The museum was included in our citypass purchase and was thoroughly enjoyed by myself and my daughters. We spent most of our morning exploring all the exhibits, which ranged from dinosaurs to ancient Egypt to wildlife. Staff was super friendly and helpful and because we arrived early, there was virtually no waiting in line.

A hotspot for some of the premiere educational institutions in Chicagoland. Take the family out and enjoy yourselves.

A great area to walk about and view the beautiful lakefront, the Chicago skyline, Monroe harbor, Burnham harbor to the south, and the museums. Parking here is expensive.

What a beautiful place. Beautiful Skyline, Lakefront is just stunning museums all around plenty of things to do with the kids.

We walked across the campus from a parking area to the aquarium and the field museum. It was winter and cold, so it was bare and empty. I think in warmer weather it is probably much nicer.

The museums in Chicago are the best! I would recommend the Museum of Science and Industry for children of a younger age, though all ages can enjoy the exhibits. The Field Museum is directed towards an older crowd, but little kids will still find something to their interest. Great museums for a full day in Chicago.

Chicago is world renown for its beautiful museums.

Wasily accessed via 146 bus. Lots of parking options.So much to do and see here even if you dont go inside a museum.Picnic along the lake or walk in the icy cold water (theres a safe area on the north side). Take advantage of amazing views, perfect for group or special occasion photos. Check out the fancy boats on the south (Soldier Field) side.On a budget? Illinois residents should search for free days available throughout the year: I went to thecAdler for free this week.

Amazing museum. Maybe the best Ive been to in the country! The U-Boat is a must-see for anybody interested in history.

We love the field museume. We love how they change the exhibits frequently. Its a great place to take the kids to teach them about history. Dinosaurs, Native American. Ancient Egypt, the terracotta warriors, mummies, Ghangis Khan and so much more.

The field museum is one of its kind, please plan to reach during the morning so that you can attend the 4D movies and get to see most of the museum, its too huge to be covered in less time.The dinosaur exhibit is beautiful. The way the dinosaurs have been reconstructed and visible in their original size and shape is mind-blowing.They have articles from all over the world, its almost like you are going through the entire Earth when you attend this Museum. It takes you through Africa, Asia, America.You also get to see plants from across the world. To be honest, Im just mentioning my favourite sections here, its just not possible to put it all in words. If youre reading this to decide whether to visit or not, visit right away!!!

All organized and proper space for many still can accommodate.

Great aquarium full of a wide variety of aquatic life. Only my second time there and now that I live here, will go a lot more. The wild area where the aquarium was over your head was amazing. Dolphin show was equally amazing.

This was one of the best museums that I ever visited. I visited so many sites and my judband and I enjoyed every exhibit.

This place has the giant Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Alder Planetarium to it. The alder is cool, and also a bust currently as they are remodeling some of the best attractions. The Shedd is a great place for seeing all types of aquatic animals. The field Museum is massive with tons of exhibits of every type of natural beauty from rocks, to dinosaurs to plants to animals

We toured the Aquarium. Went to Navy Pier on the water Taxi. Had lunch at Harry Carys, and went on the Faris wheel.Look up free Museum days.Get there early for cheaper parking, it goes from $25. to $50. . A pretzel is $5.59. :) LOL..Ya only live once....go for it! It was a great day.

This is a great place to visit during the holiday time. It will take a day to completely view all the artifacts in the museum located in multiple floors. Please plan to start early in the day.

Loved it!!!!! Much more amazing then I expected, with it being our first time! Me and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed our time! Now my husband is jelly and we need to go back again as a whole family! Not a problem with me!!

Come on do I really need to rate our museums? I love all of them. The Field Museum is just awe inspiring. If youve never been there its a must see. Theres just so much to see, be prepared to stay all day and wear comfortable shoes. The museum is vast with many different exhibits. Your mind will get its full dose of stimuli.Enjoy!

A lot of exhibits closed because of covid but the museum is taking great lengths to keeps everyone safe.

I love walking through this area. A lot of work is obviously put into maintaining a clean, safe area for visitors and residents.