Events

The Adler Planetarium with the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn in the background.

Adler at Night

Every Wednesday Night We Are Open Late! Our Wednesday hours, from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm, are the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and let curiosity be your guide! Join...

’Scopes in the City

Adler staff and volunteers bring the museum—and the universe—a little closer to you! With ’Scopes in the City, we lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods and elsewhere. Join...

Sky Observers Hangout

When you look up, what do you see? In this virtual series, our Director of Public Observing Michelle Nichols talks about what it means to observe something in the sky—and...

Wow! Signal

The Space Comedy Show You Need Right Now The Wow! Signal is the only space-science-musical, silent-film, animated, sentient-spaghetti-starring, lightly educational comedy sketch show on the internet for adults produced by...

Adler Astronomy Live

Hey Stargazers—The Universe Is Calling! Adler Astronomy Live gives science enthusiasts and amateurs alike unique opportunities to interact with astronomers and science historians. This series features diverse voices in STEM,...

Skywatch Wednesday

Look Up With Us Wherever You Are! Skywatch Wednesday is a YouTube video series from the Adler that encourages viewers to get to know their night sky. Each episode highlights...