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Field Museum

The Field Museum, founded in 1893 by Marshall Field, is located in Chicago, Illinois. It was established to house the biological and anthropological collections from the World’s Columbian Exposition. Renowned for its vast scientific collections and exhibits, the museum covers natural history, anthropology and paleontology. Notable exhibits include Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, and the Grainger Hall of Gems. The Field Museum also features artworks by natural history artists such as John James Audobon. It offers dynamic educational programs and public events, serving as a major cultural and scientific institution in Chicago. Read more about Museums.

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