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Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

Delve into the world of natural history with tickets to the Field Museum in Chicago. Choose general admission, or upgrade to visit one or several special exhibitions. Spend as long as you like exploring the museum's collection of more than 26 million artifacts. Get to know SUE, the world's largest T. Rex, or stroll through the sparkling Hall of Gems. You can also take advantage of free daily tours led by Field Museum docents.

4 hours
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Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass

Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass

One of Chicago’s most popular and recognizable landmarks, the Field Museum of Natural History offers a wide array of treasures, from its Hall of Gems to Sue—one of the best-preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils ever found. Guarantee your admission to this in-demand museum, and prevent any stress, by booking your tickets before you travel. Upon arrival, you can explore the museum at your own pace, and even embark on a complimentary, docent-led tour.

1 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

Discover one of the Windy City’s most spooky, gruesome destinations when you book advance tickets to the Medieval Torture Museum. Perfect for Halloween—or any other creepy-crawly occasion—this museum includes a wealth of information about medieval torture practices and devices, plus realistic models to add a macabre edge. Book tickets before you travel for a seamless visiting experience, and make use of an audio guide and included ghost-hunting app.

1 hour 30 minutes
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Chicago CityPASS®

Chicago CityPASS®

Get the most out of your trip to Chicago as you enjoy discount access to five of the city’s top attractions with the CityPASS. This easy-to-use mobile ticket grants you free entry into top-tier sights including the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago, plus your choice of admission to three of the following attractions: Field Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, Adler Planetarium, or Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour.

9 days

Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

Discover one of downtown Chicago's highlight museums, and explore the works of leading artists across myriad media and genres, when you book tickets to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Choose from multiple entry times throughout the day, make your own way to the museum, and get ready to explore. Exhibitions are ever-changing, but you can expect to see works by artists the likes of Kara Walker, Jasper Johns, Cindy Sherman, and beyond.

1 to 3 hours
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Museum of Ice Cream Chicago

Museum of Ice Cream Chicago

Enter a land of sugar and adventure—and enjoy a seamless visiting experience—when you book advance admission to Chicago’s Museum of Ice Cream. Pick from a number of convenient start times, make your own way to the museum, and head right in with your tickets. You’ll be transported to a vibrant world of sprinkle pools, selfie spots, multiple ice cream sampling stations—and even a secret speakeasy.

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes

Field Museum of Natural History Discovery Pass

Field Museum of Natural History Discovery Pass

Buy your Field Museum Discovery Pass in advance to streamline your sightseeing experience in Chicago. With pass in hand, you'll save time waiting in line and get access to all general admission exhibits, as well as one ticketed special exhibition or a 3D movie. Your pass gives you the ability to explore on your own time, spending as long as you like in the Hall of Gems or checking out the titanosaur. Free tours are available throughout the day.

1 to 8 hours
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Chicago Architecture Center Exhibits Admission

Chicago Architecture Center Exhibits Admission

Save time upon arrival to the Chicago Architecture Center; with prepaid tickets in hand you won't have to wait in line at the box office. Your tickets guarantee your admission even on sold-out days and give you access to all of the exhibits and galleries.

45 minutes to 1 hour
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Skip the Line: American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

Immerse yourself in American literary traditions, and enjoy a host of interactive exhibitions, during a visit to Chicago’s one-of-a-kind American Writers Museum. Conveniently located on Michigan Avenue, the museum was established in 2017, and is one of the city’s newest highlight institutions. Guarantee your admission, and prevent any travel hassles, by securing your tickets in advance. Once inside, you’ll have time to explore at your own pace.

1 to 5 hours
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Field Museum of Natural History Early Access Ticket

Field Museum of Natural History Early Access Ticket

The Field Museum of Natural History is one of Chicago’s most-visited museums—and this package deal offers a way to beat the crowds and see its top exhibitions without stress. Secure your tickets before you travel, arrive an hour before the galleries open to the public, and explore in the company of a museum docent. You’ll see collection highlights like Sue the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet, and much more.

2 to 4 hours
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Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket

Volo Auto Museum: Admission Ticket

Take a stroll through the history of automobiles at the Volo Auto Museum, just outside Chicago. Car enthusiasts, families, and history buffs will all find something fascinating to discover at the museum. It is spread over 35 acres, with 33 exhibits to explore. See the classic cars, vintage bikes, exhibits devoted to trains, military vehicles, campers…even Batmobiles and Mickey Mouse.

1 to 5 hours
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Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures

Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures

Explore the art glass crafted and designed by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company during this 2-hour walking tour in Chicago. Following an expert guide from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, visit 4 late 19th-century landmarks that contain glass works by Louis Comfort Tiffany and his contemporaries. This sophisticated, informative tour is a must-do for history and architecture fans.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

General All-Inclusive Museum Admission

General All-Inclusive Museum Admission

Visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center at your own pace on a self-guided tour. With pre-booked admission tickets, you’ll have complimentary access to an audioguide and entrance to the interactive Survivors Stories Experience. Listen to holograms of Holocaust survivors as they answer your questions. Other galleries include the Take a Stand Center and a special hands-on youth section.

2 to 4 hours
Free Cancellation

Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)

Skip the Line: Public Tour-Adult Admission Ticket (50 mins)

Discover the birthplace of one of the 20th century’s most revered authors on this tour of Oak Park, Illinois’ Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum. Pick from a range of convenient start times, make your own way to the museum, and head right inside with the included admission. You’ll see where Hemingway was born, will learn about his family and early years, will explore the house’s restored rooms, and otherwise immerse yourself fin Hemingway’s life and times.

50 minutes
Free Cancellation

Experience Whim Chicago All-Access Passes

Experience Whim Chicago All-Access Passes

The immersive experience at Whim Chicago has been curated by hundreds of Chicago artists. Upon entering, guests will be greeted by a transformed Lobby of Second Chances, showcasing an underworld explosion created from repurposed objects. From there, visitors can enjoy the Enchanted Forest, a setting for a variety of live performances beneath a towering enchanted tree. Finally, our EXPERIENCE WHIM immersive exhibit offers a unique and captivating stroll through worlds made of art.

2 hours

Get Lit After Hours Experience at the American Writers Museum

Get Lit After Hours Experience at the American Writers Museum

Join us for our Get Lit museum nights, a monthly after-hours event series on the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Simply sitting at a bar is so last year. Instead, spend your happy hours in downtown Chicago by exploring the AWM’s exhibits with a refreshing beverage in hand. Each Get Lit event features a different theme and we’ll have special activities based on that theme such as live music, poetry exercises, open mics, book swaps and more. Tuesday happy hours at the AWM are the most LIT happy hours in the Loop, trust us.

1 to 2 hours

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The best Museums in Illinois according to Viator travelers are:

Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets
Field Museum of Natural History All-Access Pass
Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting
Chicago CityPASS®
Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

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