Chicago Planetarium

Adler Planetarium    

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The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a …

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Jan 8, 2025
Boring would not waste money on this. We live in a small town in ky and our planetarium blows this place out of the water. HUGE waste of time. Full review by Tracey T
Jan 8, 2025
I visited the Adler Planetarium in Chicago on December 28, 2024, and let me tell you—it was a broken hot mess! Here’s why I was not a fan: Broken and Outdated Exhibits Everywhere: Honestly, it felt … Full review by c2cali
Jan 6, 2025
We spend a morning at the Adler Planetarium and, while we had fun, we did leave slightly unsatisfied. The museum is nicely organized, with exhibits grouped by themes like planets, moon missions, and… Full review by eliassix
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The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum in Chicago, Illinois was the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere and is the oldest in …
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The Adler Planetarium is a public museum in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by local …
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Visitors can journey to the stars or experiment with telescopes at the Adler Planetarium. Also, there is plenty to learn about space travel, sol…
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The Adler Planetarium has been helping us mere mortals pretend we understand the universe since 1930. Nestled at the tip of the …
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Going Wedesday arriving chicago at5pm have a hard time walking long distances what kind of dinning is close or can …
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Going Wedesday arriving chicago at5pm have a hard time walking long distances what kind of dinning is close or can you pack food to take
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Plenty of outdoor spaces for picnicking!
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Does the entry ticket allow exit and re-entry if I want to go out and come back later the same day?
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I am not sure. I did not pay for our tickets but did not see any statement like that at the ticket window. Sorry.
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What is the least crowded day of the week, typically? ....best time to avoid kids and school field trips?
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I’d go weekday, but being a major museum in a major city, there are no guarantees.
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Do they kick you out at closing?
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Yes, but they let guests know ahead of time when closing time approaches.
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Is there a place nearby to have a picnic lunch? Where is the best place to park? Thank you!
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There is quite a bit of lawn space, though not sure you can picnic there, it was late November when we visited, snow on the ground. There is a wall/walkway around the Lake where …
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There is quite a bit of lawn space, though not sure you can picnic there, it was late November when we visited, snow on the ground. There is a wall/walkway around the Lake where you can sit and have lunch. We walked to Adler, so can't comment on parking.
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How do I purchase a membership?
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At this time, the Adler Planetarium is no longer offering memberships. However, our new
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Visitors can also look through the telescope in the doane observatory
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For details on admission prices, driving directions, parking, audio tours and events check the website
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Guests will have the chance to gather information, visit a variety of exhibitions, and attend shows that teach visitors about space
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The adler planetarium (1930) is both a respected institution at the museum campus and a noble landmark in its own right
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From daily programs to exhibitions and special lectures, there are admission passes to fit your individual interests
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It also offers one of the most wonderful views of the skyline in the entire city
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The shows here are well worth it; book in advance, they sell out fast
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Visitors can explore the exhibits, see unlimited shows in the museum's theaters
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The center includes several exhibits and the science stage, where visitors participate in live science demonstrations
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The adler's front steps offer chicago's best skyline view, so get your camera ready
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There is a live planetarium show where you can see real time digital graphics technology
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Shop at the out of this world museum store which sells space-related souvenirs and gifts
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Here, patrons can also view a large marble panel bearing a quote from founder max adler
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There are also free live events, like a viewing of mars in july 2018, when the planet was at opposition
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Visitors 21 and older can listen to music, sip cocktails, and view dramatic close-ups of the moon
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