Plants of the World
Plants of the World | Always in bloom: the artistry and science of true-to-life plant models. Fuel your passion for discovery with dinosaurs, ancient artifacts, cultural insights, and groundbreaking science.
Field Museum Chicago, USA: People visit an exhibition on North American plants at the Field Museum in Chicago, the United States. The Field Museum, also known as The Field Museum of Natural History, is a natural history museum in Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
The specimens you see behind the glass in Plants of the World are meticulous, lifelike recreations of their natural counterparts.
The hall opened in 1983 with 300 plants—representing nearly a third of all plant families—on display in its grand wooden display cases. A stroll through Plants of the World is an introduction to the varied uses of plants, from medicines, dyes, and rubber, to delicious chocolates and teas.
In 1909, the museum’s first plant models were created from latex, glass, wire, wax, and later plastic—by an acclaimed denture maker! And we still have some of these models in storage for visiting scientists to admire.
While there are just a few plant specimens on display in this hall, we preserve millions of them behind the scenes in our herbarium. This library of dried and pressed plants is among the largest and most valuable in the world; it helps us understand evolution, track how environments change over time, and explore the different roles these organisms play in human cultures.
Wander Plants of the World for a glimpse of the world of botany, from exotic specimens to plants you might spot in your own backyard.
Plants of the World Tickets
Tickets for plants of the world at Field museum for Illinois resident starts from $18 for Chicago residents, $27 for Illinois residents and $29 for out of state residents. (Ticket Includes general admission exhibitions).
Free Admission Day
Free Admission Day: Free Admission Days are the perfect opportunity to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Or, use these days to check out special ticketed exhibitions or a 3D movie with a discounted Discovery or All-Access Pass.
Field Museum Free Admission tickets
Tickets for Free Days are only available to Illinois residents on-site and cannot be reserved in advance. Please ask a Visitor Services staff member for the special offer and show your Illinois proof of residency. You cannot take advantage of Free Days when buying tickets online.
In accordance with the City of Chicago’s updated guidelines, the Field Museum no longer requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or masks for museum visitors. However, we strongly encourage all of our guests to wear masks while in the building.
Learn more about health and safety at the Museum.
Museums for All
Can’t make it on a free day? We offer Museums for All and other discounts all year long.
Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $3-per-person Basic admission for up to six people. Just show an EBT (Link) or WIC card when you purchase tickets at the museum. You cannot take advantage of this special offer when buying tickets online.
Museums for All is made possible by Ford Motor Company.
Discounted All-Access Pass
Includes all general admission exhibitions, all ticketed exhibitions, and one 3D movie
| Adults | Children (ages 3–11) |
|---|---|
| $16 | $14 |
Discounted Discovery Pass
Includes admission to all general admission exhibitions, and one ticketed exhibition or 3D movie
| Adults | Children (ages 3–11) |
|---|---|
| $10 | $8 |
Basic admission on Free Days
Includes all general admission exhibitions, such as Evolving Planet, The Ancient Americas, and Inside Ancient Egypt
| Adults | Children (ages 3–11) |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Proof of Residency
No special coupon, ticket, or pass is required to enter the Museum during Free Admission Days. Just present a current Illinois driver’s license, state ID, or Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to establish proof of residency.
If you do not have an Illinois identification card, you may establish residency by showing a valid photo ID along with one of the following:
- Illinois lease
- Illinois library card
- Illinois student ID with photo
- Illinois utility bill
- Illinois work ID or check stub
MUSEUM HOURS
MUSEUM OPEN DAILY 9AM–5PM (LAST ADMISSION AT 4PM)