The 4 Museum Tours in Chicago That Earn Their Ticket Price

1.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

You’ll walk through a 6,000-square-foot Chicago museum filled with torture, restraint, interrogation, and execution devices, plus wax scenes and interactive displays. Your ticket includes a self-guided audio tour and ghost-hunting app. Expect dim lighting, gruesome imagery, and about 90 minutes at your own pace.

“Very enlightening museum with a well done audio tour. We are very fortunate to be in more civilized times!”

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2.Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 717 reviews · 1 day · from $29Best value

Spend a full day at Chicago’s Field Museum with general admission, added exhibitions, or an early VIP dinosaur tour. Meet Sue, Maximo, and the Lions of Tsavo, then explore ancient Egypt, the Americas, gems, jade, and underground life. The VIP option includes a docent-led hour for up to 20 people.

“The Field Museum was definitely exciting and fun. It was pretty cool seeing dinosaurs up close and learning about different cultures as well as animals. The weekends get pretty crowded with families in attendance. I would recommend visiting during the week for a quieter visit.”

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3.Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 489 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Spend about four hours at Chicago’s Field Museum on Museum Campus. See SUE, the most complete T. Rex skeleton found, 23 Egyptian mummies, dinosaur fossils, ancient American artifacts, Chinese jade, and special exhibits. Free docent tours are included, while 3D films cost extra.

“Wear walking shoes Gift shop wasn’t as great as some I’ve been to Restrooms well located Food was so so”

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4.Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 396 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

At Chicago’s Museum of Ice Cream, you’ll move through 14 colorful installations with unlimited ice cream tastings, a sweet-themed mini golf course, games, a secret speakeasy, and the famous sprinkle pool. Choose your entry time, bring your phone for photos, and allow 45 to 90 minutes.

“Overall fun place regardless of age. My only wish is that they had more flavors available. When I get back to Chicago I would still go again.”

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