If you are planning to visit the Field Museum in Chicago, the first thing you should know is the location of the museum. It is located at Lake Shore Drive, next to Lake Michigan. The complex that houses the museum is known as Museum Campus. There are almost 21 millions of specimens, however, a small portion of these exhibits are kept on everyday display.

Some prized exhibits of this museum are the largest skeleton of Tyrannosaurus. You can also see

- A large collection of American artifacts,

- A wide collection of Dinosaurs,

- A multi-type taxidermy collection including famous Lions of Tsavo and African Elephants and

- A unique set of human cultural anthropology exhibits

Daily exhibits in Field Museum Chicago

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/museum_info/default.htm

The event and list of exhibits are periodically announced in the museum calendar. Before planning your visit to the Field Museum it is recommended that you consult the event calendar to check the schedule.

There are two types of events here–one is free events and the second type is paid events for which you will have to procure the tickets. Check the event details before your visit to select the best pick of the day.

Event calendar of Field Museum Chicago

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/CalendarSystem/Event_home.asp

You can visit the online store of Field Museum for collecting mementos. There are different types of products available for purchase. Some of the categories are hand-crafted gifts, educational toys for children, books, attractive stationary items, jewelry, and field museum brands.

Online Field Museum Stores

http://store.fieldmuseum.org

Lots of programs are arranged for complete family entertainment. If you want to enjoy the weekend with your family in Field Museum Chicago, it is better to consult program calendar in advance. There are programs that would attract the young adults and keep them entertained and informed.

Family program chart in Field Museum Chicago

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/CalendarSystem/Search_Type.asp?Type=FFD