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Museum of Science and IndustryvsField Museum
Both The Field Museum and Museum of Science and Industry are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Museum of Science and Industry is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Field Museum. Museum of Science and Industry is ranked #4 in Chicago with accolades from 12 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
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5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
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Fodor's "The sprawling open space has 2,000 exhibits on three floors, with new exhibits added constantly." Full review
Concierge "Tour a captured U-505 German Sub, take a trip into a coal mine, walk through a model of the human heart, or watch genetically engineered chicks hatch."
Travel + Leisure "Spread across roughly 14 acres, Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry is one of the world’s largest museums, with more than 35,000 artifacts displayed in 2,000-plus interactive exhibits." Full review
Time Out "If you’re into exhibits loaded with interactive bells and whistles, this expansive Hyde Park locale is your ticket." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Museum of Science and Industry has been a Chicago Institution for quite some time. During the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, it was The Palace of Fine Arts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the largest science museums in the world, the museum has more than 35,000 artifacts and special hands-on areas just for kids in addition to running the Center for the Advancement of Science Education." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Its status as the largest science center in the Western hemisphere is impressive." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"One of Chicago's most popular attractions. Dedicated to presenting science, industry and technology in an entertaining way." Full review
Where "This landmark museum features more than 800 interactive exhibits, including the "U-505 Submarine" and "YOU! The Experience," featuring high-tech, hands-on exploration of the body, mind and spirit." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Its status as the largest science center in the Western hemisphere is impressive...housing 35,000 artifacts is itself an actual architectural relic from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition." Full review
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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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