--- description: "Field Museum parking: North Garage is $27 for up to 4 hours or $32 for up to 12 hours, open daily from 5am to 5pm." title: Parking Near Field Museum of Natural History, South Loop | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-field-museum-of-natural-history-south-loop-12fcba.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Field Museum of Natural History, South Loop Landmark Parking · South Loop, Illinois · Field Museum of Natural History Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1400 East McFetridge Drive [Airport Parking (MDW)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/il/mdw) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/il/south-loop) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/il/south-loop) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/il/south-loop) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/il/south-loop) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/il/south-loop) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/il/south-loop) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/il/south-loop) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/il/south-loop) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/il/south-loop) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/il/south-loop) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/il/south-loop) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/il/south-loop) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/il/south-loop) Where Can I Park for Field Museum of Natural History? The nearest official option is the North Garage, entered from Museum Campus Drive. It costs $27 for up to 4 hours or $32 for up to 12 hours and is open from 5am to 5pm every day. Nearby alternatives include Sky55 Garage, 0.4 mi away at $10 a day, and Park Michigan Garage at $6 an hour. Listen to article 4:32 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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1400 East McFetridge Drive
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Secure Covered Parking at Sky55 in Chicago, IL, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
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Museum Campus/11th Street, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Field Museum of Natural History Parking on Museum Campus Drive The site’s North Garage is the nearest official car park, with access through the main entrance on Museum Campus Drive (fieldmuseum.org). Parking costs $27 for up to 4 hours or $32 for up to 12 hours (fieldmuseum.org). Those rates suit a museum visit that runs beyond a short stop, while the 4-hour option avoids paying for a full 12-hour period. The North Garage is open from 5am to 5pm every day (fieldmuseum.org). Its entrance is on Museum Campus Drive, serving the attraction at 1400 East McFetridge Drive in Near South Side, near South Loop. ## Parksy Parking Near the Field Museum Campus Parksy lists two secure spaces at Sky55 Garage, 1255 S. Michigan Ave., 0.4 mi from the site. Both are covered or secure garage options and cost $10 a day. The shared distance and daily price make Sky55 a practical choice for visitors who want a defined day rate near the museum rather than the official garage’s time bands. Park Michigan Garage is another covered option 0.4 mi away, priced at $6 an hour. Show map of South Loop ## Busy Museum Days and Street Parking Near Near South Side Parking pressure is likely to be highest during the attraction’s open daytime period, because the North Garage operates from 5am to 5pm every day (fieldmuseum.org). Museum Campus access also serves a major visitor destination, so a morning arrival is more suitable for drivers who want to reduce the chance of searching for a space close to the entrance. The official parking information identifies the North Garage entrance on Museum Campus Drive (fieldmuseum.org). Drivers approaching the site should use that marked garage access rather than treating surrounding streets as a substitute for the official facility. The attraction address is 1400 East McFetridge Drive, in Near South Side near South Loop. ## Grant Park South Garage and Other Named Options Near the Museum Millennium Garages identifies Grant Park South Garage as an option for Field Museum visitors, with its entrance at 325 S. Michigan Avenue (millenniumgarages.com). This gives drivers a named garage outside the official North Garage, useful when planning access from Michigan Avenue rather than Museum Campus Drive. The official directions page identifies the North Garage as the museum’s parking facility and gives its $27 rate for up to 4 hours and $32 rate for up to 12 hours (fieldmuseum.org). Show street view near Field Museum of Natural History ## Sources - [Field Museum of Natural History website](http://www.fieldmuseum.org) - [Illinois Department of Transportation](https://idot.illinois.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Directions & Parking](https://www.fieldmuseum.org/page/directions-parking) - [Field Museum: Explore the World at the Field](https://www.fieldmuseum.org/) - [Field Museum](https://www.millenniumgarages.com/featured-attractions/field-museum-parking/) - [Visit](https://www.fieldmuseum.org/landing/visit) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Field Museum of Natural History? The nearest official option is the North Garage, entered from Museum Campus Drive. It costs $27 for up to 4 hours or $32 for up to 12 hours and is open from 5am to 5pm every day. Nearby alternatives include Sky55 Garage, 0.4 mi away at $10 a day, and Park Michigan Garage at $6 an hour. ### How Much Does the North Garage Cost? The North Garage costs $27 for up to 4 hours or $32 for up to 12 hours. The 4-hour rate can suit a shorter visit, while the 12-hour option covers a longer museum trip. The garage is the official parking facility and its entrance is on Museum Campus Drive. ### What Are the North Garage Hours? The North Garage is open from 5am to 5pm every day. Its entrance is on Museum Campus Drive, providing access to the official parking facility. The attraction address is 1400 East McFetridge Drive in Near South Side, near South Loop. ### What Cheaper Parking Options Are Nearby? Sky55 Garage at 1255 S. Michigan Ave. is 0.4 mi away and has two covered or secure options priced at $10 a day. Park Michigan Garage is also 0.4 mi away, offers covered parking, and costs $6 an hour. These provide alternatives to the official garage’s time bands. ### When Should I Arrive to Park Near the Museum? A morning arrival is more suitable for drivers who want to reduce the chance of searching for a space close to the entrance. Parking pressure is likely to be highest during the attraction’s open daytime period because the North Garage operates from 5am to 5pm every day. ### Is There Another Named Garage Near the Museum? Grant Park South Garage is another named option for visitors, with its entrance at 325 S. Michigan Avenue. It can be useful for drivers planning access from Michigan Avenue rather than Museum Campus Drive. 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