Adler Planetarium
Facilities
NFC Payments
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Opening hours
Monday
09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
16:00 - 22:00
Friday
09:00 - 16:00
Saturday
09:00 - 16:00
Sunday
09:00 - 16:00
Weather for today
25°C
Sunny
Today
18 — 24°C
Sun
20 — 28°C
Mon
19 — 26°C
Additional conditions
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
20:07
Max wind
13.7 km/h
Uv Index
1.9
Description
Adler Planetarium is the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, established in 1930. This unique facility offers three full-size theaters and two planetariums where visitors can enjoy fascinating astronomical shows.
Interactive exhibits like 'Mission Moon' and 'Our Solar System' allow you to touch parts of the Moon, Mars and asteroids. The Doane Observatory allows you to observe planets, stars and galaxies with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan.
An extensive collection of historical artifacts, including astrolabes and sundials, demonstrates the cultural significance of astronomy through the ages.
Reviews
★4.2
Gretchen Wittrya week agoAs a Chicago wedding photographer, I can't recommend Adler Planetarium enough for couples who are looking for a unique, iconic venue in the heart of the city. The venue and ceremony sites, both indoor & outdoor, have unbeatable views of the Chicago skyline. The space is large, with several rooms for entertaining, and it can accommodate larger guest counts. Its location also grants couples a gorgeous photo location, so they don't need to stray far from the venue for their formal portraits. Another perk of the location is that it is a bit more off the beaten path, while still central to downtown, so foot & car traffic of residents and tourists is less compared to many other central downtown venues and photo locations. At a recent wedding I photographed at Adler (pictured), they had their ceremony inside the solarium facing the city; it was a surreal experience watching the sun set & the skyline transform during their ceremony, captivating the couple and all the guests. During cocktail hour, guests were able to roam throughout the exhibits with drinks & apps in hand. As a vendor, the staff was very friendly and helpful throughout planning and on the day of. The highlight of the wedding for me, as well as many guests, was the after party in the Sky Theater, which is an IMAX screen with projections of space scenes on the domed ceiling. The couple & the guests had the time of their lives, and it was such a joy to photograph.
Joshua Yorgii Gomez-Alvelo Castro3 months agoWhat a vibe! The Planetarium was a great adventure of fun seeing the solar system and planets was a joy. Everytime i come each time i am just blown away by the displays. The Alder Planetarium is great for adults, kids and more. If in the area go check them out. Always good vibes and endless memories. ☀️🌍🪐🫶🏼💙
Harsheen Batra2 weeks agoWe went for free which was awesome, but you have to pay $15 for the show which is the actual cool part. The show inside the dome though was definitely catered to kids, so look ahead of time for what show you’re attending!Related categories
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