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Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
History of the Adler Adler Planetarium, 1930s Adler planetarium landmark marker Establishment. In 1913, Oskar von Miller of the Deutsches Museum commissioned Carl Zeiss Works to design a mechanism that projects an image of celestial bodies onto a dome.
Welcome to ‘Scopes with the Adler, where we bring the cosmos closer to you with telescope observing programs across Chicago and at the Adler Planetarium—perfect for observing experts and novices alike.
Save on admission to your choice of 3 top Chicago attractions, including the Adler Planetarium*, Shedd Aquarium, Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour, Skydeck Chicago, and more! Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period.
The Adler Planetarium is dedicated to astronomy and astrophysics. Founded in 1930, it is located on northeastern tip of Northerly Island on Lake Michigan, a brisk walk east of the Shedd.
The Adler Planetarium is home to one of the world's greatest collections of historic instruments. The collection documents nine centuries of human effort to understand and...
Jul 22, 2019 · Built in 1930, Adler Planetarium was the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Max Adler, an early investor in Sears Roebuck, provided the funds for the museum that still bears his name. His legacy is part of Chicago’s Museum Campus, one of three museums that are some of the city’s most popular attractions .
Plan your next visit to Chicago's Adler Planetarium, America's first planetarium and premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
Check out a map of the Adler Planetarium to familiarize yourself with the Adler's exhibits, sky show theaters, café, and gift store!
Adler Planetarium is part of Chicago’s beloved Museum Campus. Located right alongside beautiful Lake Michigan, within walking distance of the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium is one of the country’s foremost astronomy museums.
