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Science Exhibition
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Illinois Free Wednesday

At Field Museum

Near South Side, Chicago

🦖"most complete t-Rex skeleton to ever be discovered"
🏺"incredible to be so close to real mummies"
🪪Bring Illinois ID or proof of residency

Illinois residents get free admission to one of the world's great natural history museums. Say hi to SUE the T. rex, then wander through ancient Egypt, the Americas, and 4.5 billion years of evolution.

Free admission
Family-friendly
Dinosaur skeletons
Ancient Egypt

Wednesday, November 11, 9:00 AM

Free

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  • Free admission
  • Family-friendly
  • Dinosaur skeletons
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Field Museum
  • Near South Side
  • Chicago

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