Come out for the free 2010 Discount Days at the Adler Planetarium – America’s First Planetarium – from Feb 8 to Feb 12. The Adler was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. Following its 75th anniversary, the Adler began a transformation into the world’s premier space science center, inspiring the next generation of explorers by sharing the personal stories of human space exploration and America’s space heroes. The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people to pursue careers in science. Learn more at www.adlerplanetarium.org
From Galileo’s first observations in the 17th century to the leading-edge technology employed by the Hubble Space Telescope and to the adaptive optics used in the telescopes of today and tomorrow, the exhibition shows how these amazing instruments have changed our concepts of the Universe and of our place in it.Featuring some of the world’s most important telescopes and one-of-a-kind hands-on interactives, the exhibition will explore the extraordinary beauty and technology of these amazing instruments and the objects they enable us to discover. As science changes every day and the Universe evolves, telescopes continue to provide new views that improve our understanding of the marvelous cosmos in which we live.
Now Playing:
3-D Vision: Imaging the Universe
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System
3D Universe: A Symphony
Cosmic Collisions
Skywatchers of Africa
Night Sky Live
About the Adler Planetarium
Take advantage of the Adler’s free on-site telescopes for a breath-taking view of Chicago’s world-famous skyline. Recently named one of USA Today’s “Ten Great Places to Study Skylines of the World,” the Adler Planetarium telescopes are available to museum visitors during regular museum hours (weather permitting). On the first Friday of every month, get a glimpse of the night sky through Chicago’s largest public telescope, the Doane Telescope, during the Adler’s monthly Far Out Friday event. Check www.adlerplanetarium.org for more details.
Location and Travel Information
The Adler Planetarium is located at 1300 South Lake Shore Drive on the shores of Lake Michigan on Chicago’s beautiful Museum Campus. Exit Lake Shore Drive at 18th Drive, continue north on Museum Campus Drive. Then veer right onto Solidarity Drive. Cash-only parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Adler.
Adler Planetarium - 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, (312) 922-7827, adlerplanetarium.org.
Regular Schedule | Hours 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.† 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.† 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
