4.5Field Museum(8.854 reviews)from $68.00 - Tired but satisfied Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums
The Field Museum fuels a journey of discovery across time to enable solutions for a brighter future rich in nature and culture. With almost 40 million specimens and artifacts in our collections—including SUE, the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex—there's something for everyone. Start planning your visit at fieldmuseum.org.See more..
4.5Illinois State Museum(323 reviews) - Great museum, free admission Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
The Illinois State Museum inspires exploration of Illinois' past and present to inform and enrich everyday life and to promote stewardship of cultural and natural resources for the future. The Museum's extensive collections and research activities provide the foundation for exhibitions and public programs that tell the story of the land, life, people, and art of Illinois. The Illinois State Museum is headquartered in Springfield, with branch facilities near Lewistown and Lockport.See more..
4.5Burpee Museum of Natural History(159 reviews) - Excellent Natural History Museum Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Natural History Museums
This is a great natural history museum in downtown Rockford. The dinosaur section is a real standout. They have both a juvenile (complete) T Tex “Jane” skeleton and major sections of a Triceratops (Homer). Surrounding Homer are skulls of similar dinosaurs so you can see how they evolved. The littles also really liked the rainforest section that’s almost like walking through a real rainforest, complete with bugs & gators. There’s another area where the kids can crawl over kid size boxes & handle dinosaur toys & other interesting bits. We spent 2 hours there with a 2 & a 3 1/2 yo. Everything is very kid safe & friendly.See more..
4.5Dave's Down to Earth Rock Shop(30 reviews) - Great place to pick up a piece of earth's history Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Natural History Museums
Hello All! Well, we made it through another holiday season! Thank you again for your continued support! Please note that our hours are back to normal. Sundays and Wednesdays. we are now closed. We hope you had an excellent holiday season! (Please note that along with us now back to normal hours of operation, we will also be close this Sunday & Monday. January 1st & 2nd.) Happy New Year! Since 1970, Dave's has been providing "Art Created by Mother Nature", to both novice and professional collectors of unique fossils, mineral specimens, Native American Artistry and semi-precious stones, set in fine sterling silver. At Dave's, you'll never be a a loss when looking for that unique gift item for yourself or another. Come on in and check out our "Free Prehistoric Life Museum"!!! It's the largest private collection on display to the general public, and totally free. See you soon!!!See more..
4.5Midwest Museum of Natural History(20 reviews) - Animals from Africa and much more. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums
Opened in 2004 after renovating the old Sycamore Community Center, the Midwest Museum of Natural History began with a donation of animal displays & grew rapidly from there. Today the museum seeks to inspire an appreciation for the great diversity of the natural environment & human culture through education & recreation. Please visit our website for scheduled events-- there's something every week!See more..
5.0Fryxell Geology Museum(6 reviews) - If You Like Fossils and Minerals... Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Natural History Museums
What a great little museum. If you like fossils and minerals, you will love this place. The woman that told us about the dinosaur that was found by a professor of the Augustana College in Antartica was so informative. Everyone in our group of 6 was impressed with the quality and array of the collection. It is small, but packed with a lot to seSee more..
3.0Elgin Public Museum(2 reviews) - Two Heads are Better Than One in Majestic Lords Park Natural History Museum Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums This neoclassical gem is the oldest natural history museum in Illinois that is still housed in its original building. Parts of the collection reflect the late Victorian era safari animal mounts of the museum's donor G.P. Lord, Audubon collection of birds and bird eggs. LaSalle Expedition collection here. Interactive exhibits on ecology; traveling exhibits from Smithsonian. Several temporary exhibits throughout each year on world cultures. Museum has a great annual Day of the Dead remembrance, Native American Cultural Days, Bubblefest, and more. Great family Science Nights. Nearby Bison enclosure and Zoo. This is a fun, funky and informative museum.See more..
5.0Macktown Living History Museum(1 review) - A Gem in Northern Illinois Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums
A historical gem in Northern Illinois! The grounds are open to enjoy during regular Macktown Forest Preserve hours, The buildings are open to visitors, schools, and groups by appointment, and special events are held throughout the year. The Gathering event is a historical presentation where you can experience life as it was in the 1800s with traders and voyagers demonstrating period crafts. Traditional food and beverages. Fun for the whole family. See more..
5.0The Flood Museum(1 review) - Feeling more like a Disney Exhibit than a standard Museum this is done right! Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums
The global flood really happened, the Bible confirms it, the rocks confirm it, and we believe it! The Flood Museum brings it all alive. Join us and experience the global flood, just as the Bible described it.See more..
