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Adler Planetarium
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Explore the best bits of our 91-billion-light-year galaxy...
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4.3I really loved the pass it was fun to experience this museum and I think it was worth the price.
May 17, 2026More kid oriented and feels a bit outdated but still interesting and fun, staff friendly and engaging.
Jul 11, 2026An amazing value being able to visit the planetarium see all the permanent exhibits and catch two shows as one usage of our pass.
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Overview
Travel through space and time, and learn everything there is to know about the solar system at the Adler Planetarium.
Explore the best bits of our 91 billion light-year galaxy through the interactive exhibits. Join the search for a new ninth planet, take a speedy tour of your cosmic backyard, and peek inside the Gemini 12 spacecraft. Kids will love to climb and fly through Planet Explorers - a modern-day space adventure for the whole family.
Adler Planetarium highlights
Chicago's Night Sky
This new 5,000 sq foot exhibition explores how we humans relate to the night sky.
Imagine the Moon
An original planetarium show that looks at how the moon has sparked imagination through the ages.
Our Solar System
Touch a piece of Mars and compare your footprint to the ones left on the moon. You can even make your own mini crater in this interactive exhibit.
The Universe: A Walk Through Space and Time
Journey through the galaxy from start to finish. Investigate the mystery of nine billion light-years of history.
Planet Explorers
The perfect place to take the kids. This junior space adventure allows them to discover the world of outer space in ways they can understand.
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon
A cosmic visual journey choreographed to one of the best-selling albums of all time!
Facts
The Adler Planetarium was America’s first planetarium.
The museum's main entrance is called the Rainbow Lobby, thanks to its glass prisms that create a multi-colored effect as the sun sets over Chicago.
It's not just about astronomical exhibits - this is one of the best places to get a great view of the Chicago skyline.
What's included
Your pass includes a Museum Entry +2 ticket type, which gives you access to the museum, as well as access to all exhibitions and experiences plus your choice of two sky shows.
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1300 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, USHow to get there
CTA bus #146 stops along Michigan Avenue north of the river and on State Street south of the river and will drop you off in front of Adler Planetarium. Accessible by via stop 5 on the Big Bus Hop-On and Hop-Off Tour (also available with your pass).
CTA Orange, Red, or Green line. Exit the train at the Roosevelt stop. Then take CTA bus #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express, which will drop you off in front of Adler Planetarium.
Standard opening hours
Last admission is one hour before closing.
On rare occasions, this attraction closes early due to private functions. Hours vary during certain times of the year, so visit the Adler Planetarium website prior to your visit for the most up-to-date information.
Upcoming schedule changes
Find out more
For more information, visit the Adler Planetarium website.
Muy lindo
Jessica M ·Es un lugar bonito y tiene cosas muy interesantes, solo les recomiendo llegar puntual a las reservación del teatro, ya que cierran puntual.
Typical Planetarium
Nathan ·The show you should see is the Skyline Live show as the female presenter was both knowledgeable and had a decent sense of humor. The exhibits had an interesting presentation of the Gemini missions as you had to flip switches. I rate the value lower because this is only a $25 attraction but you get 2 shows.
Been A While
MARI ·Been a while since i visited a planetarium. It was a fantastic trip with our now grown up son. The place is accessivle, place is great, facikities are clean. Every gallery will tickle your interest. A lot to learn for families with younglings.
Visite sympathique
Nick ·Pour la famille le site est idéal pour les photos de la skyline
nice shows
Carlos ·the shows and the museum worth visiting. the observatory was closed, its only open at Wednesday afternoon.
interesting
leanne ·The exhibitions were well done. The shows didn't really appeal to me, though—a bit dry.
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