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Field MuseumvsAdler Planetarium
Both The Field Museum and Adler Planetarium are recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Field Museum ranks significantly higher than Adler Planetarium. The Field Museum ranks #6 in Chicago with approval from 10 reviews such as Time Out, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
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Time Out Travel + Leisure
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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605-2496
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Fodor's "More than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space fill this gigantic museum, which explores cultures and environments from around the world." Full review
Concierge "Lions and tigers and bears are the main attraction at this huge natural history museum, filled with interactive exhibits about planet Earth."
Frommer's "Is it any wonder that Steven Spielberg thought the Field Museum of Natural History was a suitable home turf for the intrepid archaeologist and adventurer hero of his Indiana Jones movies?" Full review
Not For Tourists "Go to see Sue, world's largest known T. Rex; stay for the jam-packed halls of vaguely macabre taxidermy."
Travel + Leisure "For orinthology enthusiasts or would-be archeologists, you’ll find your thrills at the massive Field Museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This world-class natural history institution occupies a suitably grand place at the south end of Grant Park." Full review
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Dinosaur bones, artifacts from cultures around the world and animal taxidermy have all been incorporated into fun, modern exhibits; don't miss the glittering specimens in the newly opened Grainger Hall of Gems, and be sure to make time for a 3-D movie in the giant-screen theater.
Where "The Field Museum focuses on science, environment and culture and is famously home to Sue, the restored and mounted skeleton of the largest and most complete T. rex ever found." Full review
Time Out "The Chicago Brewseum presents its first exhibition at the Field Museum, exploring the long history of beer in Chicago." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An award-winning museum of natural history, The Field was first built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Field is a grand shrine to the natural wonders of the world, from dinosaur skeletons to priceless gems.
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Adler Planetarium Travel + Leisure Not For Tourists Fodor's Michelin Guide Where Time Out
Afar Magazine Frommer's
1300 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
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Travel + Leisure "One of three venues comprising the lakefront Museum Campus, the Adler was established in 1930, making it the first planetarium in the nation." Full review
Not For Tourists "Depression era wonder that thrilled millions at 1933 Century of Progress Exposition."
Fodor's "Tells amazing stories of space exploration through high-tech exhibits and immersive theater experiences... interactive elements and real space artifacts." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"It's worth the views up and down the lakefront to walk out to the Adler, which occupies a beautiful setting." Full review
Where "This lakefront attraction on the Museum Campus features loads of otherworldly exhibits." Full review
Time Out "No trip to the Adler is complete without taking in a show in the museum’s Grainger Sky Theater... even though it’s not 3D, it’s vivid enough to make you feel as if you’re traveling through the stars. " Full review
Afar Magazine "It’s difficult to design a museum suitable for both kids and adults, but Adler makes it look easy." Full review
Frommer's "The building may be historic (it was the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere), but some of the attractions here will hold the attention of even the most jaded video game addict." Full review
