Chicago Field Museum: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Tour App

Skip the Line at Chicago's Field Museum With a Pocket Guide

You get entry to the Field Museum plus a self-guided audio tour on your phone that covers the main highlights: Máximo the Titanosaur, Egyptian mummies, Lucy the ancient human fossil, SUE the T. rex, and the Nature Walk dioramas. Skip the line at Will Call, follow the app at your own pace, and avoid the confusion of figuring out what to see and why it matters.

Is this one for you?Best for anyone who wants to explore the Field Museum without waiting in line or following a group schedule — the app and ticket arrive together, so you move through the galleries at your own pace and hear the story behind what you're seeing.

What’s included

Your visit includes the entrance fee to the Field Museum of Natural History and a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone with maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary covering the museum's main attractions: the Titanosaur, African elephants, Egyptian tomb, gemstones, meteorites, Evolving Planet exhibit, SUE the T. rex, Lucy the ancient human fossil, and the Nature Walk dioramas.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Field Museum highlights

• Get entry ticket and digital guide
• Redeem ticket at Main/South entrance
• Greet Máximo the Titanosaur and elephants
• Visit Ancient Egyptian tomb with mummies
• See gemstones and meteorites upstairs
• Explore Evolving Planet exhibit
• Meet SUE the Tyrannosaurus rex

The Experience

"How long is the line today?" That's the first thing most people ask when they show up at the Field Museum in Chicago. With this ticket and audio tour bundled in the WeGoTrip app, you don't have to ask — you head straight to Will Call at the main entrance, collect your pass, and start moving through the galleries on your own schedule. No group, no fixed times, no waiting for a guide to finish explaining something you already understood.

The app itself is what makes this different from just buying a ticket online. It's a map, a script, and audio commentary all in one place on your phone, so you're not squinting at a paper guide or trying to read a wall placard while people crowd around you. You start with Máximo the Titanosaur — the largest dinosaur ever discovered — and the African elephants in the main hall, then move into the Ancient Egyptian tomb section where you see actual four-thousand-year-old mummies and sarcophagi. The audio fills in the details about mummification and death rituals that the museum doesn't spell out on the walls, which is the part most people find themselves wondering about anyway.

The Upper Level takes you through gemstones and meteorites, then into the Evolving Planet exhibit where you follow billions of years of evolution and stand in front of Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old human fossil that changed how we understand our own origins. And then there's SUE — the T. rex skeleton that dominates the hall. It's one of the most complete predator skeletons ever found, and the audio tour walks you through what made it such a formidable hunter. The Nature Walk section at the end has detailed dioramas that feel like you're on a wildlife expedition without leaving the building.

Since you're moving at your own pace, you can spend twenty minutes on the dinosaurs if that's your thing, or linger in the Egyptian tomb as long as you want. There's no schedule pushing you forward, and you're not stuck with a group that moves faster or slower than you do. Public transit gets you there easily, and the whole thing works for any fitness level since you're walking through climate-controlled galleries at whatever speed suits you.

Top questions

Do I need to print the ticket or show it on my phone?

You collect your ticket at Will Call at the main or south entrance using the confirmation details sent via email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Bring a valid ID.

Can I use the audio tour without buying the ticket?

No, the ticket and audio tour come together in the WeGoTrip app. You need both to enter and use the guide.

How long does the self-guided tour take?

It depends on your pace. Most people spend 2 to 4 hours covering the highlights, but you can move faster or slower based on what interests you.

Is the audio tour available in languages other than English?

The reference content does not specify language options. Check the WeGoTrip app or contact support for available languages.

Can I pause the tour and come back another day?

The ticket is for one visit. If you leave and return, you would need a new ticket.

Is there a map included in the app?

Yes, the app includes maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary to guide you through the museum's highlights.

What if I get lost or need help during the tour?

The app provides maps and directions. If you need in-person assistance, museum staff are available throughout the galleries.

Are there restrooms and food options in the museum?

The reference content does not detail facilities. Check the Field Museum's website for information on amenities.