Field Museum VIP Tour: Early Access Experience
4.5
28 Ratings
Chicago
Experience the Field Museum like a VIP with early access and a personalized tour of the Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet and SUE the T. rex. Limited to 20 people for an intimate experience.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Field Museum - The Museum’s 35 permanent exhibitions showcase our fundamental collections! Witness SUE, the most gigantic and complete T. rex skeleton ever unearthed! Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt with 23 mummies housed within a replica of an Egyptian tomb. Marvel at the Grainger Hall of Gems and the Hall of Jades. Encounter the infamous man-eating Lions of Tsavo, or embark on an adventure to the resplendent Aztec civilization in Ancient Americas. Traverse through Evolving Planet, where colossal sloths, woolly mammoths, and dinosaurs once tread! Greet Máximo, our new titanosaur, the largest dinosaur to have ever been found. Make sure to allocate time for a 3D film, a morning or midday meal, or a sampling of beers in the Field Bistro. Spanning nearly half a million square feet of gallery space, we offer ample room for a safe and spacious exploration experience!
What's Included
- Exclusive early access with Private docent tour
- All-Access Admission Ticket
Additional Information
Gain a VIP experience with a one-hour early access tour of the Field Museum. Enter the museum at 8 am, before it’s open to others, and explore our most prominent exhibit with an expert guide. Kick off your visit with a specialized tour of the eminent Griffin Halls of Evolving Planet and SUE the T. rex. Acquaint yourself with the various creatures that have lived on earth throughout time. Enjoy an up-close encounter with SUE, the largest and most complete T. rex in the world, and capture photos without any crowd interference. Discover more about Maximo the titanosaurs at the Stanley Field Hall before taking a pause at the Field Bistro. You can proceed to independently explore the rest of the Museum. The VIP tour is capped at 20 individuals for a more private experience.
Location
Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(28 Ratings)
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Freedom800799
Jan 14, 2024
Worth it - We got the early access pass. It included all the exhibits and a 3D movie. Only things we paid for while there was souvenirs and food. With the early access ticket you enter the museum an hour before it opens and get a tour. Our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable. We parked across the street in the parking garage. It's $30 for all day. Easy check in and out. Don't lose your ticket! You pay for parking on the way out at a kiosk then have 15 minutes to exit. We spent about 7 hours in the museum. Great day!
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Snowsescon
Nov 13, 2023
A museum all to ourselves - This was a very unique experience. We were 2 of 3 people on the tour so it truly felt like we had the museum to ourselves. This museum is filled with interesting exhibits and covers history, science, different cultures, and many more fun topics. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. If you wanna avoid the crowds, i recommend this tour!
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Seth_g
Jul 28, 2023
Guide was very... - Guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a very enjoyable experience! I would totally recommend this to friends and family.
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Katherine_d
Jul 19, 2023
Best tour! - Tour with Jacob was amazing! Great energy & sense of humor. He answered my many questions in a way that gave me context & fit the facts into the big picture for me. Really fun experience!
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Maria_j
May 22, 2023
Great - We loved the tour. Are guide was wonderful.. we were lucky that it was just the three of us so it was a private tour. Then we where able to explore the rest of the museum.
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Yolanda_j
May 20, 2023
Field museum - Wonderful experience! Turned out we were the only two people on the tour which made it extra special. Highly recommend this one! Worth every cent.
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Denise_e
Apr 23, 2023
Personal tour of the Sue exhibit - Awesome experience
We had early access with no crowds. Our guide was very informative and friendly. I highly recommend doing this if you want a personal tour without crowds.
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Barbara_l
Apr 22, 2023
Do it again - Guide brought early earth to life. Smart, well- spoken, warm. Best hour of our 4 day trip. Please tell people to go to the East entrance
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T3137cglindab
Apr 11, 2023
Something for everyone to see - A great Museum with a variety of different cultural. Yes, they have dinosaurs, also Egyptian display, my favorite was the gems and more. Plan ahead to spend at least 3 hours to get through the Museum. Plenty of things to see even had mummies if that is your thing. The staff was very helpful and friendly ask for a map so you can plan which floor or exhibits want to go to first. Check the dates since they are closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Redlightonsinger
Aug 26, 2023
Outdated and parking expensive - The museum will appeal to visitors who have no comparison to others. We were personally very disappointed. The exhibits are mostly poorly made and the technology is ancient. Time seems to have stood still in the 70s and there is no wow factor. A waste of time. If you also have to spend $30 on parking, the atmosphere doesn't get any better.
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