Chicago’s Night Sky
Connect to the sky in your neighborhood.
Included with Museum Entry
Open Daily
For All Ages
ABOUT THE Exhibit
The night sky is a creative muse, a constant companion, and a gateway to the mysteries of our universe. In the Adler Planetarium’s Chicago’s Night Sky exhibit, you’ll see how it’s also part of our city, our neighborhoods, and our own backyards.
Explore The Exhibit
Featuring real science and research about light pollution, several interactive creative experiences, space-inspired art, the historic Atwood Sphere, and objects from our world-renowned collection, this exhibit explores Chicago’s place in the grand tradition of looking up.
Chicago’s Night Sky explores the effects of light pollution through interactive exhibits like “Connecting the Dots,” where guests are encouraged to create their own constellations.
Chicago’s Night Sky allows guests to explore the Adler’s world-renowned collection of celestial globes, star maps, and more.
Chicago’s Night Sky invites guests to a first-hand look at the work renowned experts and local teens are doing to protect our ability to admire the stars.
Guests at Chicago’s Night Sky are encouraged to connect over our shared wonder of the universe and the ongoing efforts to protect our view of the stars.
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Sponsors
The Adler Planetarium is grateful to the Bank of America, A. Montgomery Ward Foundation, and CDW for supporting Chicago’s Night Sky.