Category: Announcements

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

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

First Look At Vera C. Rubin Observatory “First Light” Images
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
Adler Planetarium is thrilled to announce ongoing support for its youth programs with a $1 million gift from the S&C Electric Company Fund.

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

NASCAR Returns As A Sponsor Of Adler At Night This Summer
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
A farewell message from Adler Planetarium President & CEO, Michelle Larson.

Adler Astronomers To Develop AI Tools For Astronomy
A $20M grant will allow Adler Planetarium scientists to help shape the use of AI for future astronomy research.

The Adler Planetarium Receives Reaccreditation from American Alliance of Museums
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.

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