Membership
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Adler member! Adler members enjoy FREE general admission, FREE sky shows, and discounts throughout the museum. In addition, Adler members receive invitations to behind-the-scenes events, star parties, and sneak previews of exhibitions and sky shows. Join now for VIP access to America's First Planetarium.
Member Levels and Benefits
The Adler has memberships for families, individuals, and students and seniors. Memberships also make a great gift. Purchase a gift membership today.
Family Membership
$100 1-year
$95 1-year (Chicagoland Discount*)
$160 2-year (Chicagoland Discount*)
Features unlimited general admission and FREE theater tickets** for two (2) adults and up to six (6) children living in one household (under 18 years), PLUS these benefits:
- 15% discount at the The Adler Store***
- 10% discount in Cafe Galileo's
- Subscription to AdlerStar members' newsletter and monthly e–News
- Exclusive member events and VIP access to new shows and exhibitions
- Discount on Adler After Dark tickets
- FREE coat check
- Two (2) complimentary guest passes for general admission
- FREE Historic Atwood Sphere Experience
- Discount on Guided Tours
- Discount on Adler Summer Camps
- FREE general admission at participating ASTC science centers and museums nationwide (outside 90-mile radius of the Adler) For a complete list of science centers and museums please visit: http://www.astc.org
Individual
$80 1-year
$65 1-year (Chicagoland Discount*)
$120 2-year (Chicagoland Discount*)
Features unlimited general admission and FREE theater tickets** for you and a guest, PLUS the previous benefits.
Student / Senior
$50 1-year
Features all of the above Individual benefits, available for students with a valid ID or seniors over 65.
If you have any questions, please call our members hotline at (312) 322-0332.
* The Adler Planetarium is pleased to offer Chicagoland residents a
discount on memberships. To receive the Chicagoland discount you must
reside in the following zip code areas:
600XX through 611XX (Chicago area)
463XX through 466XX (Northwest Indiana)
530XX through 532XX (Southwest Wisconsin)
** Free sky shows and general admission during daytime museum hours only. Discounts are available for evening features.
*** Discount not valid on telescope purchases.
The Adler Planetarium encourages members to consult with an attorney to determine fully accurate tax information related to membership. As a general rule, the tax-deductible portion is your membership price minus $20.
Kid's Explorers Club
Enroll your family in the Kid's Explorers Club for a learning adventure at the Adler! The club provides tools to play and learn in the new Planet Explorers exhibition , throughout the museum, and at home. Kid's Explorers Club members receive a Mission Log and lanyard. In the Mission Log, kids collect stamps by completing activities, certifications, and special assignments. With the required number of stamps collected, kids can win a special prize!
Parent or grandparent must have an Adler Planetarium Family Membership or Annual Fund Membership for children to be eligible for the Kid's Explorers Club.
Already an Adler member? Enroll here!
Annual Fund
Annual Fund Memberships
Annual Fund members support thrilling new exhibitions, sky shows, research and education programs that inspire tomorrow's explorers.
Learn more about Annual Fund Memberships.
The Alan B. Shepard Society
Join the Adler's premier philanthropy circle — The Alan B. Shepard Society — with a gift of $1,000 or more.
Member Events
Check back soon for more upcoming member events!
- 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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Our Zeiss projector will be replaced during Sky Theater renovations this year. It will then become part of our collection!
- Get Involved
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We've raised $34.7 towards our $40 million goal to reinvent our exhibitions, theaters, and programs.
