Corporate Contributions
In addition to sponsorship and corporate membership, the museum also welcomes in-kind gifts, matching gifts, and private event rentals. The Adler invites companies to support the Lift-Off! campaign, a $40 million capital campaign and programmatic effort to transform America's First Planetarium.
Teacher and School Program Support
Adler's Education Department offers programs for educators and their students. These programs include:
- Professional development workshops for teachers and school administrators
- Standards-based curricula and resources for use in the classroom
- Focused gallery guides and standards-based programs that enhance a field trip to the Adler
- Childhood Traveling Science Outreach Program
- Early Childhood Programming
Public Programs
The Adler offers programs for its public audiences:
Special Events
The museum hosts unique special events throughout the year, diverse in content and corporate participation. Supporting a special event combines the benefits of short-term sponsorship and high visibility with a targeted audience.
- Celestial Ball
- Women in Space Science Award
- Unique events including commemorative dinners and guest lectures
- Public viewing events
In-kind Gifts
Monetary gifts aren't the only way to partner with the Adler Planetarium. In-kind gifts such as computer equipment, mileage for travel, or other products are a great way to support America's First Planetarium!
To inquire about an in-kind donation, please email corppartner@adlerplanetarium.org
Matching Gifts
Through an employee Matching Gift Program, your company may double or even triple support to the Adler. Corporate matching gifts can be made in a variety of different ratios and can be extended to match gifts from employees' spouses and company retirees.
Learn more about our Matching Gift Program.
Private Events
The Adler Planetarium is the perfect venue for your next company event with an awe–inspiring view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. Please visit the private events page for more information.
- Around the Adler
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Volunteers help staff behind-the-scenes as well as on the museum floor.
- Did you know?
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Most of the visualizations seen in Grainger Sky Theater were created from real scientific data.
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Help support the Adler by contributing today!






