Plan a Visit
General Information
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Regular Schedule
Monday - Friday
Saturday and Sunday First Friday of every month |
Hours
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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Holiday Schedule †
December 26-29, January 1
December 30-31 First Friday of every month |
Hours
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
† The Adler Planetarium is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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Spring Break Schedule
Everyday
March 17 - April 13 |
Hours
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Summer Schedule
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Monday - Friday
Saturday and Sunday First Friday of every month |
Hours
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
† Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.
Museum Admission Prices |
General Admission (Exhibits Only) |
Galaxy Package (Admission, 1 show † and audio tour) |
Universe Package (Admission, 2 shows † and audio tour) |
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Adults
General Public Chicago Residents Kids (ages 4-17)
General Public Chicago Residents Seniors (65 and over)
General Public Chicago Residents Far Out Fridays
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$10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $5.00 $8.00 $6.00 (see below)
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$19.00 $17.00 $15.00 $14.00 $17.00 $15.00 (see below)
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$23.00 $21.00 $19.00 $18.00 $21.00 $19.00 (see below)
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† Each additional show after that is $5.00.
All Fly Me To The Moon Shows include General exhibit entrance.
Admission Prices |
Moon Package (Fly Me To The Moon Show and †Activity Kit) |
Moon & Stars Package (Fly Me To The Moon Show,†Activity Kit, and one additional sky show.) |
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Adults
General Public Chicago Residents Kids (ages 4-17)
General Public Chicago Residents Seniors (65 and over)
General Public Chicago Residents Add Fly Me To The Moon Show and †Activity Kit to any show
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$19.00 $17.00 $15.00 $14.00 $17.00 $15.00 $8.00 |
$23.00 $21.00 $19.00 $18.00 $21.00 $19.00 $8.00 |
† Fly Me To The Moon Show must be purchased with the Activity Kit. Activity kit includes a pair of 3-D glasses for the show, a treasure hunt, and a magnifying glass.
Museum admission is free on these days. An additional fee for shows applies.
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Jan Discount Week
Jan Mon & Tue Feb Discount Week Feb Mon & Tue June Discount Week Sept Mon & Tues Oct Discount Week Oct Mon & Tues Nov Mon & Tues |
Jan 12-18 Jan 21, 22, 28, and 29 Feb 18-22 Feb 4, 5, 11, 12, 25 & 26 June 15-20 Sept 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 Oct 6-9 Oct 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28 Nov 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 |
Your chance to 'scope out the Adler on the first Friday of every month from 4:30 to 10:00 pm. Please visit the Far Out Friday page to learn more about the next program.
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Far Out Friday
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Adults
Children ages 4-17 / Senior Citizens age 65 and over University Students & Teachers with valid ID Adler Members Family Star Pack (2 Adults/2 Children or 1 Adult/3 Children) |
Admission Prices †
$20.00 $17.00 $10.00 $5.00 $60.00 |
† CityPass and Go Chicago promotions are now honored during Far Out Friday, but ONLY as stated in their original promotion details.
CityPass
CityPass is a revolutionary new way to see the most popular attractions in America's top vacation cities at a substantial savings, with no waiting in MOST main entrance ticket lines. Tickets are good for nine days beginning the date of first use and include helpful information such as hours of operation, public transportation and special "Insider Tips" on the best time to visit each attraction. For more information and to order visit CityPass.com.
Go Chicago Card
Go Chicago Card is the perfect way to save on your Chicago vacation. You'll get unlimited FREE general admission to over 25 attractions and tours for one low price, as well as discounts at some of Chicago's top retailers and restaurants! For more information and to order visit GoChicagoCard.com.
Traffic Alert
All inbound Adler Planetarium and Museum Campus traffic must exit at 18th Dr. and then proceed to Museum Campus Drive. Construction of the Solidarity Drive underpass will continue throughout 2008.
More information on the Solidarity Drive Underpass and Museum Campus Circle Improvement Project: Improvement Project Phase 1 (PDF)
Driving Directions and Map
Our box offices are located near the main entrance and the South Sky Pavilion entrance.
Check out the Go Chicago Card – Unlimited Admission at over 25 Chicago Attractions and Tours for 1 Low Price at
http://www.gochicagocard.com.
Summer 2008
Parking is available exclusively in the parking lot adjacent to the Adler Planetarium or the parking lot at Soldier Field. All Parking on the Museum Campus is owned by the Chicago Park District and managed by Standard Parking.
Lot adjacent to the Adler:
$15 per car on non-event days, higher on days when Park District sponsored special events occur around the Museum Campus. Cash only.
Soldier Field Lot:
$15 per car ($18 over four hours) on non-event days, higher on days when Park District sponsored special events occur around the Museum Campus.
$15 per car ($18 over four hours) on non-event days, higher on days when Park District sponsored special events occur around the Museum Campus.
On Chicago Bears' home game days, all Museum Campus parking has been pre-sold by the Chicago Park District to game ticket holders. During other major events at Soldier Field, Museum Campus-area parking lots may be unavailable to museum visitors. Parking in the lot south of Adler is $40 when parking is available.
More information about parking on special event days can be found on soldierfieldparking.com
Swissotel Chicago
Where the river meets the lake
Adler Planetaruim Package:
• Deluxe Accommodations
• 2 VIP Tickets
• Breakfast for Two in Geneva Restaurant
• 2 VIP Tickets
• Breakfast for Two in Geneva Restaurant
Prices from: $219 thru March 30, 2008
Prices from: $259 April 1 - May 31, 2008
Prices from: $259 April 1 - May 31, 2008
For reservations and information log onto http://www.swissotelchicago.com
877-Chicago
Experience the Adler as never before! The Adler Planetarium's Audio Tour, an Antenna Audio Tour, takes visitors on a journey through time and space to explore the museum's world-class exhibits and famous Collection.
Listen to an Adler astronomer discuss the future of space exploration, travel to the workshop of a 15th century sundial maker, and experience an Earth-shattering explosion as an enormous meteorite crashes into Arizona.
Featuring the voices of Astronaut Jim Lovell, Adler Vice President for Research Dr. Lucy Fortson and Curator Dr. Marvin Bolt, the Adler Audio Tour explores the people, events, and phenomena that shape our understanding of the Universe.
The Adler Audio Tour is offered free to visitors purchasing tickets to one or more planetarium sky shows. With museum admission only, the audio tour costs $3.00 per person; $2.00 for Adler members.
Now available in Spanish!
The Adler Audio Tour is an Antenna Audio production.
