Event Spaces
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.
Capacity
320: Seated with dance floor
370: Seated without dance floor
477: Reception
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.
Capacity
120-150: Reception
Photo Credit: Carasco Photography
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.
Capacity
80: Seated
150: Reception
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.
Capacity
Capacity
195: Seated program
400: Reception
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.
Capacity
125: Reception
Samuel C. Johnson Family Star 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.
Capacity
215: Seated program
Space 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.
Capacity
181: Seated program
Sundial Plaza
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.
Capacity
320: Seated
500: Reception
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
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
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.
Doane Observatory
Home of our 24″ research-grade telescope, the Adler’s Doane Observatory building houses the largest publicly-accessible telescope in the Chicagoland area and an attached multi purpose room that can be used in a variety of ways.
