Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL

Support the Adler

Annual Fund

Annual Fund Philanthropy Circles

Automatic Pledge Payments

Contact the Annual Fund Office

Corporate Matching Gift Program

CONTRIBUTE NOW!

What is the Annual Fund?

Annual Fund members share the excitement of space exploration with over 400,000 visitors and schoolchildren each year. The Adler's Annual Fund provides critical resources that support scientific discoveries, a world–famous Collection, and educational outreach.

The Adler Planetarium is committed to becoming the world's premier space science center. By funding new exhibitions, educational programs, and collections and astronomy research, you help inspire the next generation of explorers.

Support the Annual Fund today.

Annual Fund Philanthropy Circles

Annual Fund donors receive all the benefits of a Family membership, including:

• FREE theater tickets to all Sky Theater, Definiti® Space Theater, and Universe Theater shows ^†
• FREE general admission for two adults and up to six (6) children under 18 in one household
• 15% discount in Infinity Gift Shop ^††
• 10% discount in Galileo's Café
• Invitations to exclusive Member Events
• Subscriptions to AdlerStar newsletter and monthly E–News

Mercury

$150 - $249

Features all benefits of a Family membership, PLUS:

• Unlimited general admission and theater tickets ^† for up to ten (10) grandchildren (under 18 years) per visit
• Recognition in the annual Honor Roll of Donors
• Free general admission and theater tickets ^† for up to two (2) guests per visit
• Invitations to exclusive exhibitions and show previews

Venus

$250 - $499

Features all of the above benefits, PLUS:

• Invitation to the Women's Board's annual black–tie gala, the Celestial Ball
• Invitation to annual President's Breakfast
• 10% discount when you purchase gift memberships
• Free general admission and theater tickets ^† for up to four (4) guests per visit

Mars

$500 - $999

Features all of the above benefits, PLUS:

• Invitation to the Women's Board's annual Women in Space Science Award presentation
• Optional membership cards for children or grandchildren (under 18 years)
• Free general admission and theater tickets ^† for up to six (6) guests per visit

The Alan B. Shepard Society–the Adler's premier philanthropy circle

$1,000 or above

Features all of the above benefits, PLUS:

• Invitations to exclusive Shepard Society Astronomy Luncheons and Shepard Society Annual Dinner
• Private tours, exclusive exhibitions and show previews with Adler scientists, curators and educators
• Voting privileges at the Annual Meeting as a governing member of the Adler Planetarium

Please click for more information about Shepard Society membership, or call 312-322-0553.

^† Free sky shows and general admission during daytime museum hours only. Discounts are available for evening features.
^†† Discount not valid on telescope purchases

Automatic Pledge Payments

For your convenience, the Adler Annual Fund offers membership pledge forms for monthly automatic credit card charges. Please download the form (PDF/one page) and fax a completed and signed copy to 312-583-0256 or mail to the Adler Planetarium Advancement Office, 1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605.

Please contact Elizabeth Lucas at 312-322-0553 or elucas@adlerplanetarium.org with any questions or comments.

Contact the Annual Fund Office

For more information or to join the Annual Fund contact Elizabeth Lucas, Manager of Membership and Annual Fund, at 312–322–0553 or elucas@adlerplanetarium.org.

For basic membership information or to RSVP to a Members' event, contact the Adler Members' Hotline at 312-322-0332 or SupportAdler@adlerplanetarium.org.


		Support the Adler Annual Fund Annual Fund Philanthropy Circles Automatic Pledge Payments Contact the Annual Fund Office Corporate Matching Gift Program CONTRIBUTE NOW! What is the Annual Fund? Annual Fund members share the excitement of space exploration with over 400,000 visitors and schoolchildren each year. The Adler's Annual Fund provides critical resources that support scientific discoveries, a world–famous Collection, and educational outreach. The Adler Planetarium is committed to becoming the world's premier space science center. By funding new exhibitions, educational programs, and collections and astronomy research, you help inspire the next generation of explorers. Support the Annual Fund today. Annual Fund Philanthropy Circles Annual Fund donors receive all the benefits of a Family membership, including: • FREE theater tickets to all Sky Theater, Definiti® Space Theater, and Universe Theater shows ^† • FREE general admission for two adults and up to six (6) children under 18 in one household • 15% discount in Infinity Gift Shop ^†† • 10% discount in Galileo's Café • Invitations to exclusive Member Events • Subscriptions to AdlerStar newsletter and monthly E–News Mercury $150 - $249 Features all benefits of a Family membership, PLUS: • Unlimited general admission and theater tickets ^† for up to ten (10) grandchildren (under 18 years) per visit • Recognition in the annual Honor Roll of Donors • Free general admission and theater tickets ^† for up to two (2) guests per visit • Invitations to exclusive exhibitions and show previews Venus $250 - $499 Features all of the above benefits, PLUS: • Invitation to the Women's Board's annual black–tie gala, the Celestial Ball • Invitation to annual President's Breakfast • 10% discount when you purchase gift memberships • Free general admission and theater tickets ^† for up to four (4) guests per visit Mars $500 - $999 Features all of the above benefits, PLUS: • Invitation to the Women's Board's annual Women in Space Science Award presentation • Optional membership cards for children or grandchildren (under 18 years) • Free general admission and theater tickets ^† for up to six (6) guests per visit The Alan B. Shepard Society–the Adler's premier philanthropy circle $1,000 or above Features all of the above benefits, PLUS: • Invitations to exclusive Shepard Society Astronomy Luncheons and Shepard Society Annual Dinner • Private tours, exclusive exhibitions and show previews with Adler scientists, curators and educators • Voting privileges at the Annual Meeting as a governing member of the Adler Planetarium Please click for more information about Shepard Society membership, or call 312-322-0553. ^† Free sky shows and general admission during daytime museum hours only. Discounts are available for evening features. ^†† Discount not valid on telescope purchases Automatic Pledge Payments For your convenience, the Adler Annual Fund offers membership pledge forms for monthly automatic credit card charges. Please download the form (PDF/one page) and fax a completed and signed copy to 312-583-0256 or mail to the Adler Planetarium Advancement Office, 1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. Please contact Elizabeth Lucas at 312-322-0553 or elucas@adlerplanetarium.org with any questions or comments. Contact the Annual Fund Office For more information or to join the Annual Fund contact Elizabeth Lucas, Manager of Membership and Annual Fund, at 312–322–0553 or elucas@adlerplanetarium.org. For basic membership information or to RSVP to a Members' event, contact the Adler Members' Hotline at 312-322-0332 or SupportAdler@adlerplanetarium.org.