Chicago Field Museum is a world-class institution, but it almost never existed. Learn the story behind this iconic attraction, plus details on visiting today.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some Field Museum workers are planning to picket outside the museum Wednesday. They say they are still without a contract nearly a year-and-a-half into negotiations.

which include admissions to the museum. The Chicago CityPASS also covers access to a 3D film. The Field Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but no visitors are admitted after 4 p.m. The ...

Under McFetridge Drive in Chicago, two stories down in the catacombs of the Field Museum of Natural History, Jack Wittry slides open a handmade wooden drawer. There are thousands of such drawers ...

The museums involved include the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and more.

“They are out of touch with the reality of living in an expensive city like Chicago,” Stroup said at the rally. A spokesperson for the Field Museum said it has been meeting regularly with the ...

This fossil is one of many that was found just 50 miles south of Chicago. Manuel Martinez/WBEZ Share Two stories down in the catacombs of the Field Museum of Natural History, Jack Wittry slides ...

26, 1983, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Carl Hugare/Chicago Tribune) 1982: Chicago Cubs general manager Dallas Green told reporters lights would have to be installed at Wrigley Field ...