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Host your next special event in the Adler Planetarium's Solarium!

Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Solarium

Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Lake Michigan and Chicago’s magnificent skyline, making the Solarium the premier event space at the Adler and the most spectacular backdrop for any occasion. The modern look of this space allows the room to be easily transformed for use as a filming location as well. Included with the booking of the Solarium are the adjacent terraces to enhance the experience.

Photo Credit: Avery House


Nancy A. Petrovich Skyline Terrace

Take in the iconic Chicago skyline and enjoy the open air on the Skyline Terrace. This scenic spot is perfect for cocktails, ceremonies, photo shoots, and people-watching.

Photo Credit: Carasco Photography


Host your next special event in the Adler Planetarium's Clark Family Welcome Gallery!

Clark Family Welcome Gallery

This one-of-a-kind venue for cocktails or an intimate dinner features futuristic architecture and colorful lighting that can be customized for any occasion or your next film project.


Celestial wallpaper with pinks, blues and purples in the Grainger Sky Theater set up for a wedding with high boys, a bar and a few people scattered around. ZR Weddings Photo Credit

Grainger Sky Theater

Under the soaring 36-foot domed ceiling of the Adler’s premier sky theater, your guests will be completely immersed. Ideal for a seated dinner, cocktail or lounge area, dance floor, or presentation, the Grainger Sky Theater provides an experience your guests won’t soon forget. With many varieties of celestial “wallpaper” to choose from, the theater can be easily transformed to create the perfect backdrop for press junkets, VIP premieres, and exclusive musical experiences, just to name a few.


Host your next special event in the Adler Planetarium's Rainbow Lobby!

Rainbow Lobby

Under the soaring 36-foot domed ceiling of the Adler’s premier sky theater, your guests will be completely immersed. Ideal for a seated dinner, cocktail or lounge area, dance floor, or presentation, the Grainger Sky Theater provides an experience your guests won’t soon forget. With many varieties of celestial “wallpaper” to choose from, the theater can be easily transformed to create the perfect backdrop for press junkets, VIP premieres, and exclusive musical experiences, just to name a few.


Samuel C. Johnson Family Star Theater

Host your next special event in the Adler Planetarium's Johnson Theater!

It’s no coincidence that Adler scientists use this space to explore astronomy topics with the general public—the Samuel C. Johnson Family Star Theater is the perfect setting for a lecture, presentation, or private screening event.


Space Theater

Fish eye shot of the Space Theater empty with blue screen and projection of the moon. Empty theater.

The Adler’s Space Theater is a perfect location for a concert or lecture with its amphitheater style seating and 360 surround sound and graphics capabilities. Can seat up to 180.


Sundial Plaza

A photo facing northwest showing the Sundial Plaza and Man Enters the Cosmos sculpture with the city skyline in the background. Daytime photo.

The Sundial Plaza overlooking Chicago’s skyline is the perfect outdoor location for that iconic “Chicago” shot. It’s been used for cocktail hours, talk shows, wedding ceremonies and installations to name a few.


Add-On Locations

With the booking of any of our spaces, the following can be added-on for supplemental use: dressing rooms, craft services, staging area, etc.

Board Room

Photo of the boardroom facing the window that looks out over the sundial plaza. Sunlight streams in through the window.

The Adler’s Board Room makes a great add-on for use as a green room, cast lounge, executive hub or any other private space in close proximity to our Solarium.  Directly beneath our main event space, the Board Room is easily accessible for VIPs and has a stunning view of the Chicago skyline.

Education Hubs 

Interior image of Classroom A featuring long rectangular tables and red chairs lined up three in a row facing a yellow wall and whiteboard with some metal shelving in front of it

Need a space to feed the crew, hold Covid screenings, store equipment, or just hang out between filming takes?  Our two Education Hubs are easily accessible to the restrooms and Accessible Entrance, and are a great way to add a little extra private space to your location rental needs.

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