Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
4.7
from - Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
- 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
- Chicago, IL 60605-2403
- 312-922-7827
America's first planetarium has one of the world's greatest collections of antique astronomical instruments. The latest addition is the fully restored Gemini 12 spacecraft flown by astronauts Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin in the permanent exhibit "A Journey with Jim Lovell." It also has state-of-the-art exhibits like interactive computers in the CyberSpace Gallery and virtual reality experiences in the Definiti Space Theater (formerly the StarRider Theater).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lake Shore and Solidarity
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid lot: $16-$19 in Museum Campus lots. Street parking difficult.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: #130 Grant Park, #146 Museum. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
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10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Summer hours: June 15 through Labor Day: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Holiday hours: Dec. 26-30, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- Museum Type:
- Astronomy and Science
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- General admission, adults $8-$10, kids $5-$6; with one sky show, adults $17-$19, kids $14-$15; with unlimited shows, adults $23-25, kids $20-21.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Tours:
- Nightly tours of observatory, weather permitting
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise and Scenic View. Gift shop. Regularly scheduled seasonal sky shows; tours of observatory; fests for summer and winter solstices, fall and spring equinoxes.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
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By MLady from Crenshaw, December 9, 2008
The Adler Planetarium is such an exploratory and interactive venue. Great for families and children, there are many hands-on activities and shows t...
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Calendar of Events
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
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Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass
11/25/2009 - 10:00 AM -
Skywatchers of Africa
11/25/2009 - 11:30 AM | 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM -
Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass
11/26/2009 - 10:00 AM
