Shows

The Adler is unique among Chicago museums in the variety of immersive theater programs it offers to visitors. From the Big Bang to the stars overhead tonight, the Adler’s theaters draw the audience into the experience.

*See individual show pages for showtimes. Showtimes subject to change without notice.

Great Observatories in 3D
Embark on a tour around the world - and into space - to visit the world's Great Observatories in 3D. Visit today's modern observatories to look at - and through - some of the largest and most powerful telescopes. Learn how these cutting-edge instruments open up breathtaking new views of the sky never before possible. Location: Universe Theater (see map) Appropriate for: Ages 12 and up Length: 21 minutes

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Learn more on the Great Observatories in 3D page

Journey to the Stars
A spectacular new space show, Journey to the Stars, narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg. Location: Definiti Space Theater (see map) Appropriate for: Ages 10 and up

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Learn more on the Journey to the Stars page

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. Location: Definiti Space Theater (see map) Appropriate for: Ages 8 and under Length: 25 minutes

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Learn more on the One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure page

IBEX
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. Location: Definiti Space Theater (see map) Appropriate for: Ages 13 and up Length: 28 minutes

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Learn more on the IBEX page

Night Sky Live!
Take an in-depth journey through the cosmos with Night Sky Live!, presented in the historic Sky Theater. Location: Sky Theater (see map) Appropriate for: Ages 8 and up Length: 35 minutes

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Learn more on the Night Sky Live! page

3D Vision: Imaging the Universe
From Mars to galaxy formation, scientists are using 3D technology to explore the Universe as never before. Join the exploration with 3D Vision: Imaging the Universe! Location: Universe Theater (see map) Appropriate for: Ages 12 and up Length: 28 minutes

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Learn more on the 3D Vision: Imaging the Universe page

Our Theaters
The museum is home to three full-size theaters, including the all-digital projection Definiti® Space Theater, the Sky Theater which utilizes a Zeiss optical projector, and the Universe 3D Theater.
Learn more on the Our Theaters page

Past Shows
The Adler has shown many amazing productions in its three theaters. Here are some of our favorites.
Learn more on the Past Shows page

Around the Adler

Join Big Bird and his friends on a lunar adventure in One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure.

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