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Category: Announcements

American hero, former NASA Astronaut, and Adler Life-Trustee Captain James Lovell

The Adler Planetarium Mourns the Loss of Captain James A. Lovell Jr.

Friday August 8th
Adler Planetarium Staff

The Adler mourns the loss of American hero, former NASA Astronaut, and Adler Life-Trustee Captain James A. Lovell Jr.

Elizabeth C. Babcock Headshot

The Adler Planetarium Appoints Elizabeth Babcock as President and Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday August 6th
Adler Planetarium Staff

The Adler Planetarium announced today the appointment of Elizabeth C. Babcock, PhD as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.

Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae

First Look At Vera C. Rubin Observatory “First Light” Images

Friday June 27th
Adler Planetarium Staff

Adler hosts first light watch party for brand new detailed images from the telescope that will capture more information about our Universe than all optical telescopes combined.

Adler Planetarium Announces $1 Million Gift for STEAM Youth Engagement Programs from S&C Electric Company Fund

Monday June 9th
Adler Planetarium Staff

Adler Planetarium is thrilled to announce ongoing support for its youth programs with a $1 million gift from the S&C Electric Company Fund.

The Adler Planetarium on a sunny, summer day, with a line of guests on the museum steps. A bright blue sky contrasts the museum's yellow banners.

How To Get To The Adler Planetarium And Museum Campus During The 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Races

Friday May 23rd
Adler Planetarium Staff

How to get to the Adler Planetarium and the Museum Campus in Chicago during NASCAR Chicago Street Races July 5, July 6, 2025.

Stock cars set up in downtown Chicago in 2023. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times.

NASCAR Returns As A Sponsor Of Adler At Night This Summer

Monday May 5th
Adler Planetarium Staff

NASCAR Chicago Street Race is reaffirming its commitment to STEAM and the Adler Planetarium with a sponsorship of Adler at Night.

A Farewell Message From Adler’s President & CEO, Michelle Larson

Friday February 28th
Michelle Larson

A farewell message from Adler Planetarium President & CEO, Michelle Larson.

Adler Astronomers To Develop AI Tools For Astronomy

Thursday December 19th
Aubrey Henretty

A $20M grant will allow Adler Planetarium scientists to help shape the use of AI for future astronomy research.

Adler Planetarium at sunset

The Adler Planetarium Receives Reaccreditation from American Alliance of Museums 

Friday November 22nd
Adler Planetarium Staff

Of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums, roughly 1,100 are currently accredited. The Adler Planetarium is one of only 32 museums accredited in Illinois.

Zooniverse

Adler Zooniverse Citizen Science Platform Honored By White House

Friday March 29th
Adler Planetarium Staff

Adler Zooniverse—the world’s largest and most popular platform for citizen science—recently won an award from the White House.

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