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Explore the Universe as an Adler Member!
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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. See below for categories and benefits that give you VIP access to America's First Planetarium.
Membership at the Adler Planetarium is now worth more! Through the ASTC Passport Program, Adler members can enjoy free general admission to hundreds of science centers and museums nationwide. For a complete list of participating science centers and museums, visit the ASTC Passport website.
Join or Renew Today! Membership is available for on-line purchase here. You may also register with a credit card by contacting the Members' Hotline at 312-322-0332.
Family
Features unlimited general admission and FREE theater tickets* for two adults and up to six (6) children living in one household (under 18 years), PLUS these benefits:
• 15% discount at the Infinity Gift Shop †
• 10% discount in Galileo's Cafe
• $5 tickets to Far Out Fridays - a 75% discount!
• Discount on Audio Tour
• Subscription to AdlerStar members' newsletter and monthly E–News
• Exclusive Member Events and VIP access to new shows and exhibitions
• FREE coat check
• Two complimentary guest passes for general admission
• 10% discount in Galileo's Cafe
• $5 tickets to Far Out Fridays - a 75% discount!
• Discount on Audio Tour
• Subscription to AdlerStar members' newsletter and monthly E–News
• Exclusive Member Events and VIP access to new shows and exhibitions
• FREE coat check
• Two complimentary guest passes for general admission
Individual
Features unlimited general admission and FREE theater tickets†† for you and a guest, PLUS the previous benefits.
Student/Senior
Features all of the above benefits for students with a valid ID or seniors over 65.
† Discount not valid on telescope purchases.
†† Free sky shows and general admission during daytime museum hours only. Discounts are avaliable for evening features.
†† Free sky shows and general admission during daytime museum hours only. Discounts are avaliable for evening features.
Annual Fund Memberships
Annual Fund members support thrilling new exhibitions, sky shows, research and education programs that inspire tomorrow's explorers. Click for more information.
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. Learn more here.
Check back soon for more upcoming member events.
Please visit the Travel page for more information.
September 5-17, 2008
July 15 - 25, 2009
UNDER ONE SKY
The Adler Planetarium is proud to acknowledge and encourage the contributions of all people to science. Under One Sky provides you reciprocal membership benefits at Chicago's diverse partner museums.
The DuSable Museum of African American History is the first museum of its type in the country, and is the only major independent institution in Chicago established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of Africans and Americans of African descent. Adler Planetarium members receive:
• Unlimited free general admission (excepting Martin Luther King, Jr. Day);
• Discounted admission to lectures and educational opportunities for which fees are charged;
• 10% discount at the museum gift shop, The DuSable Trading Post, and,
• Free subscription to the DuSable monthly electronic newsletter.
• Unlimited free general admission (excepting Martin Luther King, Jr. Day);
• Discounted admission to lectures and educational opportunities for which fees are charged;
• 10% discount at the museum gift shop, The DuSable Trading Post, and,
• Free subscription to the DuSable monthly electronic newsletter.
The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) is the nation's largest Latino arts institution, leading the way in exploring Mexican culture across borders, from ancient times to the present. Adler Planetarium members receive:
• Unlimited free general admission;
• 15% discount at the museum gift shop, Tienda Tzintzuntan;
• Discounts at Del Corazón and Sor Juana Performing Arts Festival events, and other events where fees are charged; and,
• Free subscription to the NMMA electronic newsletter.
• Unlimited free general admission;
• 15% discount at the museum gift shop, Tienda Tzintzuntan;
• Discounts at Del Corazón and Sor Juana Performing Arts Festival events, and other events where fees are charged; and,
• Free subscription to the NMMA electronic newsletter.
Para detalles en español visite Adler en Español.
Members must present a valid membership card to enjoy reciprocal benefits. No exceptions will be made. Please contact the Adler Members' Hotline at 312-322-0332 with any questions.
How much of my membership is tax-deductible?
The Adler encourages members to consult with an attorney to determine fully accurate tax-deductibility. As a general rule, the tax deductible portion is your membership price subtracted by $20. For example, $60 of an $80 Family membership would be tax-deductible.
What happened to the Dual Membership category?
Dual membership was converted to Individual membership in 2006 to clarify our membership structure. Each Individual member receives one card which applies to the cardholder and a guest for a total of two (2) admissions per visit.
What is the difference between BASIC and ANNUAL FUND memberships?
Annual Fund members receive all the benefits of basic membership, plus additional benefits according to level of support. Annual Fund members support thrilling new exhibitions, sky shows, research and education programs that inspire tomorrow's explorers. Click for more information, or give today.
The Alan B. Shepard Society is the museum's premier philanthropy circle for donors of $1,000 or more. Click for more information, or give today.
Do Adler members get discounted parking privileges?
The Chicago Park District owns all parking on Museum Campus. Because the Chicago Park District sets parking rates and monitors the lots, the Adler is not able to offer discounted parking rates.
How many guests may I bring?
Each Individual membership is valid for the cardholder and one guest for a total of two (2) admissions. Each Family membership is valid for two adults and up to six children in one household under 18 years, for a total of eight (8) admissions. Additional admissions and sky shows may be purchased at the Box Office.
Will the Adler sell my contact information?
The Adler does not sell contact information, but occasionally makes our members' mailing addresses available to local cultural organizations and scientific publications for one–time use. We do not share phone numbers or e–mail addresses. Our partners do not share mailing information with catalog distributors or other charities. Please contact the Adler Members' Hotline at 312–322–0553 or supportadler@adlerplanetarium.org to request your name be removed from these mailing lists.
Important Notice about Parking
Due to the changing concert schedule on Northerly Island, the Adler Planetarium cannot guarantee parking for Adler member events. Please note Museum Campus parking is owned by the Chicago Park District and managed by Standard Parking. Call the Members' Hotline at 312-322-0332 for updated information about upcoming events. Public transportation maps and schedules to the Adler are available at www.rtachicago.com.
Contact the Member Hotline
P: 312-322-0332
E: supportadler@adlerplanetarium.org
F: 312-583-0256
E: supportadler@adlerplanetarium.org
F: 312-583-0256
Please leave us a message with your name, member ID number, and a daytime phone number. We will respond to your message as soon as possible. Thank you for being an active Adler member!