Contact Us

Have a question for the Adler? Try our frequently asked questions throughout the website. If you haven't found your answer try the contacts on this page.

Visitor Information

The Adler Planetarium is located on the Museum Campus:

1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
Telephone: (312) 922 7827

Don't miss our Plan Your Visit page for immediate answers related to directions, admission, and available discounts, or call us at (312) 922 7827.

Customer Service

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Please share your comments about your Adler experience with guestservices@adlerplanetarium.org or fill out our Online Feedback Form.

Membership Inquiries

For questions related to membership, please call the Members' Hotline at (312) 322 0332 or email supportadler@adlerplanetarium.org

Space Science Questions

If you have a space science-related questions, don't miss our Investigate Space Science section, where we have provided a number of resources online.

If you can't find the answer, we encourage you to submit your question to Ask the Adler. Note that due to high volume, we cannot guarantee an answer for every question, especially those that have been answered in the Investigate Space Science section.

Research Information

The Adler research staff includes specialists in topics related to astronomy and history of astronomy.

Astronomy Research

If you are working on an astronomy research project in a university, museum, or similar setting and would like to contact our astronomy department, please contact us at (312) 922 7827.

History of Astronomy Research

The Webster Institute’s Research Center is open to scholars and graduate students by appointment only. Research appointments depend on the availability of space, staff, security, and fragility of items involved. Appointments often need to be scheduled one to two months in advance. To request an appointment, please download the Research Request Form and mail, fax, or email the completed form to the Webster Institute at the contact information below.

Adler Planetarium
1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Fax: 312-341-9935
astrohistory@adlerplanetarium.org

For more information about history of astronomy research, including collections research, scholarly group visits, as well as rights and reproduction information, please visit our Webster Institute page. If you are unable to find the answer to your question or are looking to contact a specific staff member, please call (312) 922 7827.

History of Astronomy Group Visits

The Webster Institute occasionally arranges group visits for ten to twenty people. Group visits are for college-level courses or professional organizations related to the history of astronomy. Arrangements depend upon availability of space, staff, safety, security, and fragility of items involved. Please email astrohistory@adlerplanetarium.org for information or visit the Webster Institute page to learn more.

Educator Questions

Educate with the Adler provides answers to many educator inquiries, including a number of frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions regarding booking field trips, please call (312) 294 0360. Questions related to professional development programs or resources should be directed to (312) 322 0302.

Human Resources Questions

If you are looking for employment or internship opportunities, please visit our Employment page to see the latest opportunities.

Volunteer Questions

To find more information about volunteering, visit our Get Involved page or contact our volunteer department at volunteer@adlerplanetarium.org.

Media Inquiries

Our Press Room features current press releases, image resources, and fact sheets. In addition, we are happy to respond to inquiries via phone (312) 542 2424.

Website or Social Media Questions and Concerns

Are you unable to find something on our website or do you have any questions about content here? Contact our web team at webchanges@adlerplanetarium.org

If you need to contact a member of our social media team, please email explorespace@adlerplanetarium.org

Event Planning and Facilities Rental

Please visit our Facility Rental page for information on event planning options, including rental fees, spaces, and catering. If you are looking for further information, don't hesitate to contact our event planning team at (312) 542 2428 or (312) 322 0328.

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