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Image caption: Adler Planetarium infographic depicting the close proximity of Saturn and a waning gibbous Moon on July 23, 2024. The brightest planet, Venus, spends the month hidden from view in the glare of the Sun. Moon Phases Image caption: Adler Planetarium infographic depicting the full buck Moon on July 21, 2024.
View the sky show and event calendar for the Adler. America's first planetarium and premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
Located on Chicago’s lakeshore since 1930, 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.
Jul 22, 2019 · Built in 1930, Adler Planetarium was the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Max Adler, an early investor in Sears Roebuck, provided the funds for the museum that still bears his name. His legacy is part of Chicago’s Museum Campus, one of three museums that are some of the city’s most popular attractions .
The Adler Planetarium is not only a building—it is anywhere people gather to spot a constellation, see themselves in the life story of a scientist, or sing a song about black holes. In classrooms and living rooms all over the world, we remind people that they are not so far away from us, from each other, or from the stars.
The Adler also provides assistive listening devices for guests that may need support hearing shows and presentations in all three theaters. Guests can learn more and check out the system at either box office.
The Adler Planetarium’s wheelchair accessible entrance is located at the South Box Office. Divvy Bike Sharing With a station located just outside the Adler’s front doors, Divvy bike share is a great way to get to/from the museum—and 580+ other locations across Chicagoland.
