Adler Planetarium
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 922-7827
- Cross Street:
- Museum Campus Drive
- Directions:
- Bus: 12, 146, 127 to planetarium
- Hours:
- Daily 9:30am-4:30pm
Editorial Review for Adler Planetarium – by Kristopher Kaiyala
Overview
The Adler Planetarium is on the easternmost portion of the scenic Museum Campus, which also includes the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium. The planetarium includes dozens of hands-on exhibits that explain the workings of the universe, from faraway galaxies to our own sun and neighboring planets, plus historical walk-through exhibits chronicling the birth of modern astronomy. If you're a sky nut, this is the place for you.
The Experience
The Sky Pavilion provides one of the best views of the city from its walls of windows while the SkyRider Theater uses computer projection technologies originally developed for flight simulators to create a 3-D interactive viewing experience. Controls on the armrests of each seat allow real-time audience participation--viewers actually help determine the outcome of the 25-minute sky show.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasGrab some lunch at the Sky Pavilion. Food is also available at the other museums on the Museum Campus.
Know Before You GoAdmission is sold in packages, with discounts for Chicago residents. Admission plus one show is $16 for adults ($14 Chicago residents); $14 for kids ages 4-17 ($13 residents); $15 for seniors ($13 residents). Additional shows cost $5.
Save MoneyFree admission on Monday and Tuesday. An additional fee for shows applies.
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