We did not wait on a line. However the line for natural history was very long. I was told that is a very popular museum for families with young children. Sometimes the lines are shorter for the entrance on the street side as opposed to the mall side. You can definitely do two museums in one day.

Uber will cost about $45.....depending on the time of day. We did it two weeks ago in the early morning.

You should prioritize at least two hours. Like many museums, there are key pieces you will WANT to see, such as the iconic top hat Lincoln was wearing the night he was assassinated. There is really something for everyone...the Batmobile used in the first Batman movie, a US gold coin worth roughly 2.4m dollars, music memorabilia, you name it. My wife and I felt far too rushed but we had only an hour when we visited. There was much more we would like to see.

Not that I am aware of, only free school tours.

Yes! The kitchen is why we chose this museum among our first to see. If I remember correctly it is the first floor past the the info booth to the left then the immediate left. Have a wonderful time!

You do not need timed entry tickets for this museum. Just show up

Ruby Slippers had their last day on display the day I was there. They were to be replaced by The Indiana Jones hat and whip. Julia child's kitchen is great to see if you ever saw the show or liked her as a cook. IT was the non-celebrity type items that cracked me up--I still have some items on display as I am in the over 64 crowd!!

I agree you could spend the day, but it really depends on the crowds and what exhibits are open or closed. Like the others, I saw all I wanted to in about 2.5 hours. Focus on your key objectives and then use the rest of your allotted time to browse the rest. It is set up in an easy to navigate flow.

no, but theres a whole museum for that. the native American museum

Their website has all the info! I think they were open 930-530. But I don't remember the days.