Shows & Exhibits
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Sky Theater
The Sky Theater experience is an exploration of the wonders of the clear night sky projected on the dome of Adler's historic Zeiss planetarium theater.
The Adler Planetarium does not offer advance ticket sales. Show tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the Adler box office. Times are subject to change without notice.
Skywatchers of Africa
Skywatchers of Africa
Since the beginning of time, the people of Africa have used their knowledge of the sky to meet their physical needs for survival, build their societies and shape their spiritual lives.
Skywatchers of Africa is a fascinating exploration of Africa and the cultural uses of the sky that developed over thousands of years. The show highlights the diversity of African cultural astronomy and celebrates our shared human experience.
Daily Show Times: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Please note: The 11:30 show may be replaced with Discover Our Universe show in order to accommodate school groups.
Night Sky Live!
Night Sky Live!
Take an in-depth journey through the cosmos with Night Sky Live!, presented in the historic Sky Theater. With the help of modern exploration and observing techniques, this brand new show gives the audience a deeper look at the sometimes strange, and often breathtakingly beautiful, diversity of objects that make up our universe. Night Sky Live! is an original live sky show created by the Adler Planetarium to reflect our ever-changing understanding of the cosmos.
Daily Show Times: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.†

Please note: The 10:30 show may be replaced with Discover Our Universe show in order to accommodate school groups.

† During Spring Break hours (March 17 - April 13), the 4:30 show will be shown every day.