1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr, chicago
Architecture, Planetarium
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Closed now
$8-$19
The Adler Planetarium museum is dedicated to studying astronomy and astrophysics, founded by Max Adler. The planetarium is a twelve-sided building that includes two sky theaters. The theaters depict the night sky and allow visitors an up-close look at distant planets, moons, and galaxies. There are full-size theaters, extensive space science exhibitions, and a significant collection of antique scientific instruments and print materials. Its exhibits Astronomy in Culture, Chicago’s Night Sky, Mission Moon, Our Solar System, Planet Explorers, Space Visualization Lab, Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass, The Universe: A Walk Through Space and Time, and many more.
The must-see places are Chicago's night sky, Our Solar System, Sky Shows Under A Dome Theater, and Sundial Collection. Bring your camera.
- It has incredible with lots of information, excellent graphics, a live narrator, and an awesome theater with a screen that took up the whole ceiling.
- A great place to spend time with your family. Plenty to do and see for everyone.
- Enjoy the incredible views of Lake Michigan, Chicago Skyline, and Navy Pier.
- Admission ticket fees
- Children $8
- Youth $19
- Adults $19
- Senior citizens $19
Purchase Tickets
Discount information
- Illinois residents get free entry every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm. Reserve your tickets here: https://tickets.adlerplanetarium.org/WebStore/shop/PromotionCode.aspx?PromotionID=3&CG=IRDD&C=MEW
- EBT cardholders get discounted tickets; visitors must show their cards at the box office.
- Bank of America cardholders receive complimentary Museum Entry the first weekend of each month. Present your card at the box office.
- Additional discounts are available for teachers, Chicago residents, and military personnel. Present your relevant IDs at the box office.
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Trendy
- Family Fun
- Exhibitions
- Educational Workshops
- Movie Night
- Private Events
- Kids Friendly
Host your event at Adler planetarium. Visit https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/private-events/ for more details.
- Monday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
- Thursday Closed
- Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am-4:00 pm