Free Tuesdays Thru Mar 23 at Adler Planetarium in March 2010
March 8, 2010 by admin
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Come out for some more free 2010 Discount Days in March as the first four Tuesdays Mar 2, 9, 16 and 23 is free admission in March 2010 (not Mar 31 as it is in the Spring Break week). The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people to pursue careers in science. A new exhibit for families in coming and March 26, the Adler Planetarium is launching the most immersive, hands-on exhibition ever created for families at the museum. The exhibition will be called Planet Explorers, and it will offer a great space adventure packed with excitement and fun. Each child will become a space explorer and embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the Universe to the mysterious Planet X.
EXHIBITS 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
FREE DAYS IN 2010
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January
February March April May June September October November December |
5, 11-15, 19, & 26
2, 8-12, 16, & 23 2, 9, 16, & 23 20 & 27 4, 11, 12, 18 & 25 7-11 7, 13-17, 21, & 28 5, 12, 19, & 26 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 7, 14, & 21 |
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.
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Regular Schedule
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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. |
Enjoy all the great free things to do in Chicago and never miss a deal -
Not every Tuesday is free: 2, 9, 16, & 23
(ed – Mar 31 is during spring break week and the Adler has carved that out from the free tuesdays)