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Hours:
Summer Hours: 9:30am-6pm daily, Regular Schedule: Mon.-Fri. 10am- 4pm, Sat.-Sun. 10am-4:30pm
When to Go:
Summer
Age Restriction:
Adler After Dark is restricted to 21 +
Nearest Transit:
Roosevelt Metra Station
Address:
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60605
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Features: The Adler Planetarium Chicago is located on Lake Shore Drive at Chiago's Museum Campus. Opened in 1930 as the first planetarium in the western hemisphere, the Adler fuels the imagination of its visitor will all new exhibits, state-of-the-art computer technology and the world's first StarRider Theater, while showcasing a renonwed collection of historical astronomy artifacts.
The Adler is home to more than 35,000 square feet of exhibits. From scale models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive adventures, Adler's exhibit galleries provides a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler's historical collections of astronomical instruments and rare books are among the finest in the world.
The Adler Planetarium Chicago is the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible in the historic Sky Theater. Powered by brand new Digistar 3TM simulator technology, the StarRider Theater is a completely digital, virtual outer space environment. The famous Zeiss Planetarium projector is capable of accurately reproducing the movement of every aspect of the night sky.
Why We Go: Enjoy a day amongst the stars at the Adler Planetarium Chicago. This family friendly museum offers educational entertainment for all visitors old and young alike.
Inside Knowledge: The Planetarium in Chicago offers mini science exploration activities that are quick 10 minute lessons. Learn some interesting astronomical facts at these small activity carts.
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Joey McCoy
Oct 19, 2011
at 7:28 pm
Joined: August 2011
xxx.xxx.244.242
Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 9/11
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The Adler Planetarium was cool to see once, but I don’t know that I would necessarily go back ever. Chicago has some excellent museums but out of all of them, this is probably my least favorite. So if you get a City Pass, which is one of the reasons I popped in here, I recommend making this your last priority of things on it to see.
With that said, it’s not all that bad, I just feel like it’s more geared towards children. If you’re with your kids, then it’s the perfect afternoon activity. There’s great things for kids under about 10 to play with, but for an adult, I just felt like didn’t feel like I was really learning that much. There weren’t very many exhibits that were interesting in my opinion. The telescope and gravity exhibits were interesting, but otherwise I felt like everything else was geared more towards kids.
On the positive side, there’s an incredible view of the Chicago skyline from the planetarium. It sits right on the water at the end of Museum Campus, and the building is absolutely beautiful from the outside.
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Tour Review : Adler Planetarium
Joey McCoy
Oct 19, 2011
at 7:28 pm
Joined: August 2011
xxx.xxx.244.242
Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 9/11
Went with:
The tour was:
Adler Planetarium Chicago - Cool to See Once, Probably Not Again
The Adler Planetarium was cool to see once, but I don’t know that I would necessarily go back ever. Chicago has some excellent museums but out of all of them, this is probably my least favorite. So if you get a City Pass, which is one of the reasons I popped in here, I recommend making this your last priority of things on it to see.
With that said, it’s not all that bad, I just feel like it’s more geared towards children. If you’re with your kids, then it’s the perfect afternoon activity. There’s great things for kids under about 10 to play with, but for an adult, I just felt like didn’t feel like I was really learning that much. There weren’t very many exhibits that were interesting in my opinion. The telescope and gravity exhibits were interesting, but otherwise I felt like everything else was geared more towards kids.
On the positive side, there’s an incredible view of the Chicago skyline from the planetarium. It sits right on the water at the end of Museum Campus, and the building is absolutely beautiful from the outside.