Events

A solar eclipse viewer that says “#EquippedToEclipse” being held up by a hand in front of the Adler Planetarium.

Eclipse Encounter ’23

Your time to soak up the Moon's shadow is fast approaching, eclipse chasers! Celebrate the annular solar eclipse this fall at the Adler Planetarium! On October 14, 2023, everyone's favorite...

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 (last admission 9:00 pm), are the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and let curiosity...

Celestial Bash

2023 Celestial Bash THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. Join us for a night of exploration, discovery, and a whole lotta fun at this year's Celestial Bash and help support the...

’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

Learn how to observe upcoming cosmic happenings, enhance your astrophotography skills and see celestial objects through a telescope virtually with our astronomy educators. When you look up at the sky,...

Adler Astronomy Live

Interact with astronomers and science historians as they discuss breaking space science discoveries and more. Adler Astronomy Live gives science enthusiasts and amateurs alike unique opportunities to interact with astronomers...