The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Explorers.
Permanent Exhibitions include:
Atwood Sphere, Chicago's oldest planetarium, was constructed in 1913. The sphere is 15 feet in diameter with 692 holes drilled through its metal surface, allowing light to enter and show the positions of the brightest stars in the night sky.
Bringing the Heavens to Earth. Steer by the stars as a Polynesian navigator, plant potatoes by the Pleiades as they do in the Andes, send an Egyptian pharaoh to his celestial destiny and look at the moon and Jupiter to determine your fate as an Assyrian king.
CyberSpace is the future of museum going experiences. It features computer-based interactive exhibits, VisionStations providing realistic immersive experiences of the Universe, a CyberClassroom for up to date information on current Astronomy and a Cyberstudio for interactive video conferencing.
From The Night Sky To The Big Bang. Located in the Pritzker Cosmology Gallery, the exhibit traces the changing views of the cosmos and highlights 1,000 years of astronomical discovery.
The Milky Way Galaxy exhibition introduces visitors to the wonders of our home galaxy and acquaints them with our dynamic and evolving Milky Way Galaxy. Located in the gallery is The Dynamic Gallery Theater.
Shoot for the Moon at the Adler Planetarium! This new permanent exhibition highlights the exciting stories of space exploration and America's bold plans to return to the Moon.
The Doane Observatory at the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum is home to the largest aperture telescope available to the public in the Chicago area.
Plus the Defini Space Theatre, the Sky Theatre and Universe Theatre provide hours of immersive experiences.
Details on how to get there, opening times, prices and discounts see the Adler Planetarium Plan a Visit page.
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