Lift-Off Campaign Objectives

About the Lift-Off! Campaign

The Lift-Off! Campaign for Chicago's Space Center will fuel a new vision for the Adler: to inspire the next generation of explorers and become the world's premier space science center. With your help, we will reinvent the Adler experience, awakening in visitors a sense of limitless possibility and imagination. Contribute to the Lift-Off! Campaign.

Create Spaces that Amaze

Grainger Sky Theater

In July 2011, the Adler Planetarium unveiled the Grainger Sky Theater, the most advanced planetarium theater in the world.  Using custom special effects and twenty high-resolution projectors, the Grainger Sky Theater offers audiences a journey into the Universe that can only be surpassed by actual space travel.

The Adler Planetarium gratefully acknowledges The Grainger Foundation for its leadership in transforming the historic Sky Theater.

Learn more about this transformation and how you can get involved.

Invest in Our Treasures

Investing in Our Collections and Endowment

Gifts to the endowment help strengthen the Adler’s world-class collections, and support the scientists, historians, and educators who keep the museum at the forefront of science and exploration.

Engage Little Explorers in Discovery

A New Space for Kids in Planet Explorers

Located in the Boeing Exploration Center, the 6,000 square foot exhibition combines learning and fun for our youngest visitors (ages 3-8) and their families.

Educate Every Generation

Improving Science Education in Chicago

The Adler's education programs offer young people thrilling opportunities to experience hands-on science. The Adler's strong partnership with the Chicago Public Schools helps deliver standards-aligned resources to teachers and students in our community.

Recognition

Donors of $250 or more to the Annual Fund are included on the Honor Roll of Donors, published yearly. To request a copy, please contact the Adler at (312) 322 0332 or support@adlerplanetarium.org.

The Adler gratefully acknowledges donors who have made generous gifts of $10,000 or more to the Lift-Off! campaign between January 1, 2006 and May 12, 2010.  View the complete list.