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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 Sky Shows – Admission includes all exhibitions, Community Design Labs, Space Visualization Lab, and Doane Observatory experiences, plus choice of two sky shows.

Chicago C3 includes:

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

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Catch an immersive out-of-this-world sky 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

Please note Sky Shows may sell out, especially later in the day. Visit earlier in the day for more availability. Book your shows upon entry (based on availability), then scan the QR code outside either box office to book additional shows.”

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

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 sky shows.

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 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
  • Chicago, IL 60605
  • Tue & Thu: 11am-4pm
  • Wed: 4-10pm (timed entry tickets)
  • Fri-Mon: 9am-4pm

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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Rated 5 out of 5 by from great experience I took a group of exchange students to Chicago for Spring Break. THe pass made it affordable with a variety of options. Lines were shorter and the staff wads helpful. I would but a pass in the future.
Date published: 2026-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well designed app Reservations using the app were exactly what I needed. Grandson and I had 5 excellent venues.
Date published: 2026-03-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best experiences in Chicago! Me and my partner bought CityPASS tickets when we visited Chicago and it was so worth it, both in experience and cost ($144 each). The 5 attractions we did during the 9 days were the Shedd Aquarium, Alder Planetarium, Riverboat tour, Skydeck & Field Museum (there were more attractions to choose from). It was also easy to make reservations for the attractions, most times during the day were available! Highly recommended for those who want to explore Chicago and also want more structure in their trip!
Date published: 2026-03-25
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Frustrated and Upset For the most part, this is an excellent tool to see whatever city that you may be in, but if you are turned away and are refused to be able to enter an attraction, good luck with getting in contact with someone because the customer service is absolutely terrible. When you try to go through the refund process due to not being able to attend through not fault of our own, it’s only through email and it is a horrible experience.
Date published: 2026-03-24
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Not easy to modify reservations This CityPASS made our 5-day family trip very affordable, but there are some areas that could be improved. Many attractions require advance reservations, which can be made easily through the app. However, it’s not easy to modify reservations in the app, and we had to call customer service each time to make changes. We were told there have been frequent system issues, but I hope this can be addressed as soon as possible.
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