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...

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...

Reel Space Film Series

March 24–April 14, 2020 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the harrowing Apollo 13 mission, the Adler has partnered with the Music Box Theatre to host a weekly film series...

Rocket Women

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...

Guests practicing yoga underneath the star-lit Grainger Sky Theater.

Sun Salutations Yoga

First Saturdays 8:30–9:30 am Say hello to the Universe (and the weekend) with Sun Salutations Yoga! This accessible Vinyasa Flow yoga class welcomes people of all skill levels to relax...

Webster Memorial Lecture

"The Maya Sky: Cosmology and Creation Revealed and Revitalized" Featuring Elizabeth Irene Pope, PhD, Art Institute of Chicago Thursday, March 5 7:00-8:00 pm: Lecture followed by Q&A The Maya people...

Women in Space Science

The Adler Planetarium and the Adler Women’s Board are delighted to announce our annual Women in Space Science Award Celebration, which will take place on May 16, 2019. This annual celebration...