The Field Museum Reviews

Extensive and well-curated collections: The museum houses over 22 million preserved organisms and artifacts, offering a comprehensive look at natural history and world cultures, including outstanding dinosaur exhibits like Sue the T-Rex and Maximo the Titanosaur.

High-quality exhibits: Many visitors praise the quality of displays such as mammals, birds, Native American artifacts, Hall of China, and Ancient Americas.

Historic building: The museum is located in a beautiful historic building that adds to the visitor experience.

Professional collection care: The Field Museum is known for advanced preservation techniques and scientific contributions to conservation science.

Helpful staff/volunteers: Visitors have noted friendly and professional assistance from volunteers during their visits.

Overcrowding issues: Despite its large size, many visitors find it overcrowded even on weekdays which can detract from the experience.

Navigation challenges: The layout can be confusing with winding exhibits that may cause groups to get separated easily without cell phones for communication.

Some exhibits feel dated: Certain parts of the museum rely heavily on taxidermy animals which some visitors find less engaging or outdated compared to more interactive or mixed-media presentations.

Food service complaints: Some guests report dissatisfaction with food options available onsite being expensive or poor quality.

Controversies regarding Native American remains: The museum holds over 1000 Native American remains not yet repatriated despite legal frameworks encouraging this process since 1990, which has been a point of criticism in terms of ethical stewardship.