How To Get To The Adler Planetarium And Museum Campus During NASCAR Chicago Street Races

June 6, 2023

Header Image: The Adler Planetarium on a sunny, summer day, with a line of guests on the museum steps. Warm breezes, solar observing opportunities, and the sound of engines revving can only mean one thing: NASCAR Chicago Street Races are here! If you couldn’t snag tickets for the races, you’re probably still looking for a […]

Adler Skywatch: June 2023

May 26, 2023

Karen Donnelly

Header Image: The Sun glowing in the sky, with foliage accenting the bright orange and yellow sky. Image credit: Jeremy Bishop via Unsplash Will the Sun stop moving? That’s actually a trick question, since the Sun’s east–west “movement” in the sky each day is due to the Earth’s rotation, not the Sun itself moving. However, […]

Museum Campus Organizations Announce Plan-A-Visit Information For NASCAR Chicago Race Weekend And Shoulder Days

May 17, 2023

Header Image: Museum Campus in the fall at sunset. Image Credit: @nickcrvwford In response to final plans released by City and event organizers for the 2023 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum are sharing updates to assist guests in how to plan a visit and access Museum Campus before, during and […]

Adler Skywatch: May 2023

April 21, 2023

Karen Donnelly

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout May 2023? See Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, the Hare Moon, and learn where Mercury went!