Shows & Exhibits
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Featured Attractions
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure is an original planetarium show based on the popular children's show Sesame Street.
Sesame Street
IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System
Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.
IBEX
3D Universe: A Symphony
The Adler is proud to present this inspiring musical tour of the universe as one of our special contributions to the International Year of Astronomy, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of a telescope to explore the skies.
3D Universe
Cosmic Collisions
Narrated by award-winning actor, director, and producer Robert Redford, Cosmic Collisions launches visitors on an awe-inspiring trip through space and time-well beyond the calm face of the night sky-to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe.
Cosmic Collisions
Night Sky Live
Take an in-depth journey through the cosmos with Night Sky Live!, presented in the historic Sky Theater.
Night Sky Live
Skywatchers of Africa
Skywatchers of Africa is a fascinating exploration of Africa and the cultural uses of the sky that developed over thousands of years.
Skywatchers of Africa
Current Exhibits
Featured Exhibits
Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass Exhibit
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of its first use for astronomical observations, the Adler presents Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass May 22 through December 31, 2009.
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Shoot for the Moon
This new permanent exhibition highlights the exciting stories of space exploration and America's bold plans to return to the Moon.
Shoot for the Moon
Permanent Exhibits
The Adler has a variety of permanent exhibits for you to explore! Visit Our Solar System and the Milky Way Galaxy to learn more about our cosmic neightborhood. Talk to our experts in the Space Visualization Laboratory or explore current space science on your own in the CyberSpace Gallery.
Our Solar System
Temporary Exhibits
Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
February 7 - August 1, 2009
Time passes as a shadow. Discover the beauty and historical significance of sundials in the Adler's newest exhibition Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. The exhibition includes more than a dozen exquisite artifacts from the 17th and 18th centuries and originating from France, Austria, and Germany.
Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
 
 
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