Mission Moon
Follow NASA’s Captain James A. Lovell, Jr.’s personal journey into space and learn about other trailblazing explorers who helped get us to the Moon.
Included with Museum Entry
Open Daily
For All Ages
ABOUT THE Exhibit
In the Adler Planetarium’s Mission Moon exhibit, you’ll find out how the United States became the first nation to put people on the Moon, what it’s really like to be an astronaut, and why it takes a team to explore uncharted worlds. Learn about the humans and robots who have already visited our Moon, how much more there is to explore, and where we’re going next.
Explore The Exhibit
Featuring the actual Gemini 12 spacecraft; a real rock from the Moon; and objects donated by Captain Lovell—including a notebook that helped save Apollo 13)—there is so much to explore.
Visitors to Mission Moon can pick up calls that were used to coordinate real life space missions.
Mission Moon visitors can see real-life artifacts from Apollo missions throughout the years.
See a real moon rock at Mission Moon at the Adler Planetarium.
Check out the actual Gemini 12 spacecraft that carried astronauts to the Moon in 1966.
Support
Honoring The Life And Legacy Of Astronaut Jim Lovell
A NASA astronaut and lifelong friend of the Adler, Captain Lovell was one of our heroes. His work on the Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, and Apollo 13 missions, his extraordinary leadership, and his grace under pressure inspired the whole world. His passion for space exploration—and the work he did to share it with generations of kids and adults—continues to inspire us every day. The Adler had the great privilege of working closely with Capt. Lovell for more than a decade, caring for many of his personal artifacts, and sharing his story with all of you. Join the Lovell family, their friends, and our community with a contribution to this critical fund. With your support, the Adler will continue to inspire generations of explorers the same way it inspired Captain Lovell more than 80 years ago.
Sponsors
The Adler Planetarium gratefully acknowledges the Robert R. McCormick Foundation for their support of the renovation of Mission Moon.