Kick-off your weekend early every third Thursday, at the Adler Planetarium's new 21+ event, Adler After Dark.

Enjoy cocktails and appetizers against the award-winning view of the Chicago skyline seen only from the Adler. Amble around the Adler's exhibitions or take in a sky or space show. See Saturn's rings or Jupiter's great red spot with your own eyes using the Adler's telescopes.

Enter the Shoot for the Moon essay contest! One high school teacher and one high school student will win separate, all-expenses-paid trips to Space Camp at the U.S. Rocket and Space Center in Alabama.

Get to know what the Adler has to offer in this introductory workshop. Participants will explore resources for the classroom, outreach activities, and field trip programs. There will also be an opportunity to explore the Adler's exhibits. Choose one of the above dates.

Looking for a way to include space science in your curriculum or after-school program? Interested in exploring nationally field-tested activities for teaching about the Solar System and beyond? Join us for professional development on the GEMS Space Science Sequence for 6th - 8th graders. Register for Session 1 ("How Does the Sun Affect the Earth?" and "Why Are There Seasons?") and/or Session 2 ("The Solar System," and "Beyond the Solar System"). Choose one or both of the above sessions.

For more information about the Space Science Sequence, visit the Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS page.

Educators who attend both sessions may elect to register for one semester hour of graduate credit from National Louis University for an additional $135.

(Min. 5/ Max. 25 participants)
*Please note that there is a fee associated with this workshop, which will cover the cost of the teacher curriculum guide that participants receive at the workshop. When you register, you will be asked to submit the payment online. Be advised that your place in the workshop is not secured until you have submitted this payment. If you have questions regarding payment submission, please email learn@adlerplanetarium.org or call 312-322-0302.

Help your students deepen their understanding of the structure and evolution of the universe and the nature of science. This workshop uses DVD clips and activities to encourage exploration of a topic that is often difficult to teach.

(Min. 5/ Max. 25 participants)
*Please note that there is a fee associated with this workshop, which will cover the cost of the teacher curriculum guide that participants receive at the workshop. When you register, you will be asked to submit the payment online. Be advised that your place in the workshop is not secured until you have submitted this payment. If you have questions regarding payment submission, please email learn@adlerplanetarium.org or call 312-322-0302.

What is Museums Work for Chicago?

It's a regional campaign is to show people how much Chicago's 14 major museums and zoos contribute to our area educationally, culturally, economically and gaining us recognition globally.

Who are the 14 partner museums?

Why a campaign?

Millions of people visit the 14 partner museums and zoos every year, yet many people still don’t know the depth of contributions our organizations make to the community, to our state and to the world.

The campaign is designed to 1) get people engaged and aware of all that museums and zoos do for our community and 2) to show them how they can get involved in keeping our museums and zoos world class.

Ten percent of the Adler Planetarium's electrical power is now green. We have signed a three year partnership with Community Energy to supply us with clean, renewable wind energy. Ten percent of our power is roughly equivalent to the electricity we use in both of our theaters.

Where are the wind turbines and how does this work? The wind energy that is generated in our name is placed on the national electrical distribution grid reducing the amount of fuel based energy needed.

To learn more about Community Energy, surf over to www.communityenergy.biz.