The Adler is home to America's Courtyard, a sculpture which captures the change of the season, the spirit of ancient observatories, and embodies the spiral shape of galaxies. Designed by Brazilian sculptors Denise Milan and Ary Perez and accurately oriented by Adler Astronomer Emerita, Phyllis Pitluga, the sculpture is configured to create four pathways from the center of the piece to the places on the horizon where the Sun reaches its northernmost and southernmost rising and setting points at the solstices.

Providing an unforgettable view of Chicago skyline, Galileo's café features a menu with an eclectic twist, offering museum visitors a wide selection of fresh salads, soups and sandwiches. It is also available in the evenings as a private event venue, providing guests with a gourmet dining experience and the stunning spectacle of the city's lights. For more information call 312-322-0310.

For information please visit the Galileo's website.

A Universe of cosmic delights awaits you at the Adler's Infinity Shop. From ’Little Dippers’ to the serious sky watcher, the gift shop at Adler offers the perfect selection of items ranging from unique toys, stuffed animals, games and puzzles to telescopes, astronomy CD-ROMS, books and reproductions of historic instruments and artifacts. Other stellar articles include celestial-themed jewelry and clothing. Find the perfect gift and have an out-of-this world shopping experience!

If the Sun is in the west, light coming through the beveled glass in the entrance doors creates dozens of small rainbows on the walls. Directly opposite the entrance doors is a large marble panel bearing the words of Max Adler and a bronze emblem for each of the planets.

Interestingly there are only eight emblems, even though we categorized Pluto as a planet up until 2006. Pluto was missing all along because its discovery was announced on March 13, 1930, about five weeks before the Adler opened and well after the panel had been installed!

The magnificent 13-foot bronze sundial, entitled Man Enters the Cosmos, was created by sculptor Henry Moore and commissioned by the B. F. Ferguson Monument Fund. It has graced the entrance of the Adler since 1980. The Moore sculpture is a perfectly functional scientific instrument. It is an equatorial sundial, a form which goes back to the Renaissance. Its particular shape is regarded as the most accurate geometric form in which a sundial can be made.

Step out on the Adler's North and South terraces for an unparalleled view of Chicago's skyline and night sky. The North terrace is accessible year-round for photography and up-close observing of the city's world-famous architecture through 3 permament telescopes. In the summer, staff and volunteers frequently help visitors view the Sun safely through solar telescopes on the South terrace.

Evenings offer picturesque views of the serenely-lit city from both terraces at private and public events. Enjoy the sights and sounds of summer and salsa on the North terrace during Luna Cabana. Practice stargazing with your own telescope or any of the Adler's on the South terrace once a month at Adler After Dark. Even if the skies are cloudy, you will still see one of the most breathtaking views of the city!