Adler Planetarium

January 1, 2009 – June. 14, 2009 Mon- Fri: 10:00am-4:00pm
Sat-Sun: 10:00am-4:30pm
June 15, 2009- Labor Day Mon- Sun: 9:30am-6:00pm
Sept 8 through Dec 24 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Valid until: Jan 31, 2011

With General Admission to the Adler…..Discover the wonders of the Universe.

Take a trip to the Moon, the stars, the edge of the galaxy and beyond without leaving Chicago. A permanent exhibition, SHOOT FOR THE MOON highlights the exciting stories of space exploration and America’s bold plans to return to the Moon.

The exhibition begins with A Journey with Jim Lovell, featuring the fully-restored Gemini 12 Spacecraft and Lovell Collection of personal space artifacts.

In Mission: Moon, young visitors discover the thrills and dangers of being an explorer and imagine their own futures in space.

Valid until: Jan 31, 2011

Historic Atwood Sphere:
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.

Experience the night sky over Chicago as it appeared in 1913. Although the star positions have not changed since then, we can see only a small percentage of these stars in our current night sky due to light pollution. Enter the Atwood Sphere to be guided through an audio experience identifying stars and the constellations they form.

Guided Tour:
Join us for an introductory tour and learn about the history and collections of the planetarium. You'll get an overview of the museum's galleries and be well prepared to plan your visit.

Valid until: Jan 31, 2011

Historic Atwood Sphere:
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.

Experience the night sky over Chicago as it appeared in 1913. Although the star positions have not changed since then, we can see only a small percentage of these stars in our current night sky due to light pollution. Enter the Atwood Sphere to be guided through an audio experience identifying stars and the constellations they form.

Guided Tour:
Join us for an introductory tour and learn about the history and collections of the planetarium. You'll get an overview of the museum's galleries and be well prepared to plan your visit.