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Adler Planetarium

Explore space at the Western Hemisphere’s first planetarium, with two domed theaters, 60,000 square feet of exhibitions, and the largest publicly accessible telescope in Chicagoland at the Doane Observatory. As you engage with hands-on activities and discover amazing facts about the universe, your day at Adler Planetarium will truly feel 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 the 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 on the Moon; and get up close to the Gemini 12 spacecraft in Mission Moon.

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

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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 that 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

Shopping: Adler Space Shop

Accessibility

Visit Adler Planetarium's website for information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and information on parking and transportation.

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)

Built in 1977, the observatory houses one of the nation’s few science-quality telescopes located in a major city, and at an institution dedicated to engaging the public in science.

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Date published: 2026-07-17
Rated 3 out of 5 by from expensive for 2 attractions..better for three for my trip duration weather was cloudy and rainy which avoided skydeck view. It would have been better for me if i bought separate tickets for aquarium and sightseeing. City pass was expensive compared with value for those two attractions. rest attractions could not visit due to short time for trip.
Date published: 2026-07-15
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Rated 3 out of 5 by from Half and Half.... I bought the City Pass because some of the things we did were things I did when I was a kid. I enjoyed the Skydeck experience- that was a bucket list item for me. The Shoreline Architecture Boat tour was my favorite and the Field Museum was pretty good. The Museum of Science and Industry was the most disappointing part of the trip. So much of the activities/displays were broken. The aquarium was not bad, but for the money I spent I would rather limit it to 3 instead of 5 and do more Chicago history and culture stuff than the tourist trap activities.
Date published: 2026-07-15
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