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Adler Planetarium

Explore space at America's first planetarium! Experience hands-on activities and discover amazing facts about the universe. With two domed theaters, 60,000 square feet of exhibitions, and the largest publicly accessible telescope in Chicagoland in our Doane Observatory, your day will truly be out-of-this-world!

Chicago CityPASS includes:

Museum Entry Plus Two Dome Shows – Admission includes all exhibitions, Community Design Labs, Space Visualization Lab, and Doane Observatory experiences, plus choice of two Dome Shows.

Chicago C3 includes:

Museum Entry – Admission includes all exhibitions, Community Design Labs, Space Visualization Lab, and Doane Observatory experiences. (Dome Shows are not included.)

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Catch an immersive out-of-this-world show in one of two dome theaters.

  2. 02.

    Learn about diverse worlds — gas giants, ice giants, super Earths, and mini-Neptunes — across the galaxy in our newest exhibition, Other Worlds.

  3. 03.

    Follow the career of Captain James A. Lovell, Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 mission, learn the story of America's first steps to the Moon, and get up close to the Gemini 12 spacecraft in Mission Moon.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

To get the full experience, allow about three hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss one of the Adler's award-winning Dome Shows.

Please note Dome Shows may sell out, especially later in the day. Chicago CityPASS guests, book your first Dome Show when making your museum entry reservation; book your second show upon arrival. Chicago C3 guests, purchase Dome Show tickets upon arrival.

Stop by the Space Visualization Laboratory and try your hand at some of the interactive experiences that await.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Adler Planetarium.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Cosmic Cafe

Gift Shop: Adler Space Shop

Accessibility

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Parking/Transportation

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Contact Information & Hours

  • Adler Planetarium
  • Museum Campus Chicago
  • 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
  • Chicago, IL 60605
  • Thu-Tues: 9am-4pm
  • Wed: 4-10pm (timed entry tickets)

Hours vary seasonally; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Last entry: One hour before closing

Wednesdays evenings are free for Illinois residents and may be busier than usual. CityPASS guests can walk up for a limited number of timed entry tickets at 4pm and 7pm. Advance reservations are not available for the evening hours.

Closed: Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

Explore regions farther than our Solar System, billions of light-years from Earth to the edge of the cosmos.

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