Adler's Education Department offers programs for educators and their students. These programs include:

• Professional development workshops for teachers and school administrators
• Standards-based curricula and resources for use in the classroom
• Video conferences that bring Adler experts to schools and libraries
• Focused gallery guides and standards-based programs that enhance a field trip to the Adler

The Adler offers programs for its public audiences:

• Lectures and Workshops
• Educational Summer Day Camps
• Interactive Media Programs
• Online Resources

The museum hosts unique special events throughout the year, diverse in content and corporate participation. Supporting a special event combines the benefits of short-term sponsorship and high visibility with a targeted audience.

• Celestial Ball (November 14, 2009)
• Women in Space Science Award (May 7, 2009)
• Unique events including commemorative dinners and guest lectures
• Public viewing events

Monetary gifts aren't the only way to partner with the Adler Planetarium. In–kind gifts such as computer equipment, mileage for travel, or other products are a great way to support America's First Planetarium!

To inquire about an in—kind donation, please email corppartner@adlerplanetarium.org.

Through an employee Matching Gift Program, your company may double or even triple support to the Adler. Corporate matching gifts can be made in a variety of different ratios and can be extended to match gifts from employees' spouses and company retirees. Please visit the Corporate Matching Gift Program page to see if your company will match your contribution to the Adler.

The Adler Planetarium is the perfect venue for your next company event with an awe–inspiring view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. Please visit the Private events page for more information.