Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Chicago, United States of America

Be transported to the outer reaches of the Universe on a visit to Chicago's Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, the first planetarium in the United States. Since 1930 the country's oldest planetarium has been delighting audiences with the spectacle of the night sky. Visit Deep Space Adventure, Atwood Sphere Experience, Shoot for the Moon exhibit and choose from a range of Sky Shows in Grainger Sky Theater, Definiti Space Theater and 3D Universe Theater.

On your self-guided tour you'll visit the historic Atwood Experience identifying the positions of the brightest stars in the night sky and constellations they form. You'll also visit Shoot for the Moon, highlighting the exciting stories of space exploration and America's bold plans to travel to the Moon.

Adler's newest exhibit and show, Deep Space Adventure, takes you aboard the observation deck of a futuristic starship where you will be surrounded by the larger-than-life phenomena of our dynamic Universe. Additionally, see a Sky Show in the Definiti Space Theater or Universe Theater. There are over five Sky Shows to choose from and you can select which you would like to see upon arrival.

The Adler Planetarium is fun for the whole family and a great way to get a closer look and explore what's beyond our planet.

USD $27.99

Traveler Reviews

Review by: JOHN T	June 2011
Children's play area is excellent_br/_ Sesame Street Movie and Whoope wonderful_br/_ Food very nice, well prepared and priced

Review by: David M	June 2011
Very helpful staff. Excellent show, worth the money.

Review by: Willem B	November 2010
We really enjoyed the show the most. The views from the restaurant over the lake was spectacular.