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Aug 22, 2024 · Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
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Welcome to ‘Scopes with the Adler, where we bring the cosmos closer to you with telescope observing programs across Chicago and at the Adler Planetarium—perfect for observing experts and novices alike.
Learn about the history, architecture, and exhibits of the Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Founded by Max Adler in 1930, it is part of Chicago's Museum Campus on Lake Michigan.
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Astronomy in Culture
The Adler boasts an extensive collection of historical artifacts that reach back to medieval Europe and the Middle East. The exhibition features astrolabes, sundials, and armillary spheres. There’s even a replica of a medieval school and you can learn how to use one of the ancient tools.
Our Solar System
You can see what the surface is like on the different planets, make a crater, and touch pieces of the Moon, Mars, Ceres and Vesta.
Mission Moon
See what it takes to get to the moon through the eyes of Captain Jim Lovell and his family. You’ll learn what it’s really like to be an astronaut, especially with a peek inside the Gemini 12 Spacecraft.
With two domed theaters, the Adler Planetarium features several shows that show you the wonders of the universe. The Grainger Sky Theater is considered one of the most technologically advanced domed theaters in the world, and the Definiti Space Theater showcases an all-digital projection system. DID YOU KNOW? The building is twelve sided, and on ea...
The Adler Planetarium offers several special events. One of the most popular is Adler After Dark. Every third Thursday of the month the museum stays open late for a 21+ event. Cocktails are served and guests are given access to all of the sky shows. They can even peek through the Doane Observatory, the largest publicly accessible telescope in the M...
Like other Chicago museums, there are several free days at Adler Planetarium. You must be an Illinois resident and provide a valid ID. Free admission is for general museum entry, and you can upgrade to the Basic and All Access Passes at the museum.
The Adler Planetarium is in Chicago’s Museum Campus next to its neighbors the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum of Natural History. Find discounted parking with Spothero: If you don’t or can’t drive you can get here using Chicago’s public transportation system. Your best bet is to visit the CTA’s website to find which buses and trains to use. The...
Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable Lake Shore Drive. The Adler Planetarium in Chicago, one of the city's top museums, is home to three theaters with daily shows and exhibits that explore the universe.
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We are proud to offer over 60,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space and two domed theaters showing 7 original sky shows—several of which have won or been nominated for awards. The Adler Planetarium prides itself on having something for everyone.