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The Adler Planetarium is closed on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. Heads Up: Directions and Parking. Museum Campus can get busy with our cultural attractions, stadium, and concert venue. We encourage you to plan ahead regarding directions and parking!
Our Wednesday hours, from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm), are the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and let curiosity be your guide! Join us after work, after school, or for date night at the Adler Planetarium. You’ll find hands-on, minds-on activities, experiences, and shows about the universe that will blow your mind!
Since opening in 1930, the Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other under the sky we all share. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, or a research team to a network of citizen scientists, the Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century.
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 community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, the Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century.
On February 27, 1973, EMI Records held a press conference for the debut of Pink Floyd’s new album, ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ at the London Planetarium. Although the Planetarium dome could only show an array of stars, constellations, and images of the cosmos while the music played, it was an unprecedented success.
The Adler’s view of downtown Chicago is magnificent, but the lights of the city make it a little tough to see the ones in the sky. Our live presenters will turn down the city lights and crank up the stars to show you the night sky over Chicago like you’ve never seen it before.
The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois. 126,841 likes · 168 talking about this · 311,015 were here. Located on Chicago's lake, The Adler Planetarium is the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.
