Events

‘Scopes In The City

Adler astronomers and educators are bringing the museum—and the universe—a little closer to you! With ‘Scopes in the City, Adler astronomers and staff lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago...

A guest looks out of a telescope towards the Chicago skyline on the Adler's terrace.

Adler After Dark

A bigger, bolder Adler After Dark experience is here! We’re relaunching our popular 21+ after-hours series freshly revamped for the new decade. Enjoy the same access, unlimited shows, and unique...

Captain James Lovell seated in discussion with someone.

Celestial Ball

The annual Celestial Ball, hosted by the Adler Planetarium Women’s Board, is the Adler’s biggest fundraising event of the year inviting guests to dine, dance, and experience unique Adler programming

A young boy peers into a telescope in the Doane Observatory.

Doane At Dusk

Home to the largest aperture telescope available to the public in the Chicagoland area, the Adler's Doane Observatory provides visitors a unique opportunity to see a variety of celestial objects like the...

Skywatch Weekly

#LookUp With Us Wherever You Are! Skywatch Weekly is a video series from the Adler that encourages viewers to get to know their night sky. Each episode highlights objects...

A starry image of outer space with purple nebula clouds creeping into the image from the bottom left and right corners.

Women in Space Science

Like the rest of the world, the Adler Planetarium continues to rise to the ongoing challenges faced as a result of COVID-19. One of those challenges has been to cancel...