The Field Museum is a very exciting place. The actual building for the museum is one of the few remaining structures from the 1893 Colombian World Exposition. The Museum of Science and Industry is also from the World' Fair. One of the first things I encountered at the museum was Sue, the famous tyrnnnosaurus rex, standing in the main atrium.
Honestly, I have a particular fondness for natural history museums. I love learning about various plants, animals, and cultures. I remember frequently going to the American Museum of Natural History in New York and loving its collection of rock and mineral specimens. The Field Museum had a very impressive display of temporary and permanent exhibitions. The museum was so huge that one day was not enough to see everything and I hope to return soon.
Heading directly west from Chicago's downtown Loop, there is an outstanding garden oasis called the Garfield Park Conservatory. Having arrived in Chicago during the middle of winter the Conservatory was a welcomed retreat away from the cold. The conservatory is comprised of several large glass atriums filled with an abundant variety of plants, trees, and flowers. Several unique features to the conservatory at Garfield Park included a special atrium for children and a 'show' atrium filled with hanging inverted yellow umbrellas and special blooming plants featured by the Conservatory. For a suggested donation for $5 for adults a visit to the Conservatory was definitely worth it and I hope to go back very soon.
