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The Field Museum

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Lots of mushrooms. Tree is dying. - Anonymous employee The Field Museum Employee Review

1.0
28 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Looks lively, low expectations, charm

Cons

Rot, mimicry, incompetence, constant turnover

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5.0
25 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great Institution to work in research

Cons

I don't see particular limitations when it comes to do reserach

1.0
20 June 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The team at the museum is exceptional—dedicated, creative, and a pleasure to collaborate with daily. However, the organization’s potential is significantly hindered by ineffective leadership, which fails to value the talented staff, committed volunteers, and engaged visitors who drive its success.

Cons

There’s a clear divide between the capable, hardworking employees and the disconnected upper management, whose dismissive and unprofessional demeanor undermines the team’s efforts. Additionally, caution is advised regarding the learning center. Management there often stifles innovation, discourages open dialogue, and prioritizes compliance over progress, creating a frightening environment where leadership regularly uses threats related to advancement and termination to force staff to fall in line. There are real and malignant leadership issues. Use extreme caution.

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