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Adler Planetarium

Planetarium and Science Museum

Museum Campus, Chicago

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Adler Planetarium

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Ranked #10 for exhibits in Chicago
The experts at Chicagoist and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
"Get the city pass to do all the museums."(6 Tips)
"The city view, the states and the park by the water is great."(6 Tips)
"free admission Tuesdays for IL residents."(3 Tips)
"sure to checkout the Atwood Sphere"(3 Tips)

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4sq NinjaMarch 15, 2012
Always take the outer ring seats. Your neck will thank you
London LockhartSeptember 14, 2011
Try the DRY Alien Ice Cream they sell at the shop, its a trip but good, LoL.
Eric AndersenAugust 23, 2012
Imagine yourself inside the Gemini XII capsule!
Carolyn JacobsJanuary 6, 2012
Don't miss the historic Atwood experience. Very cool!
Michael GotteMay 21, 2012
A very nice place for a dinner with your loved one!
Tiffany HarmanSeptember 15, 2010
Eat at the cafe in the Adler! Sandwhiches are cheap and its got the best view of the city!
Harlen FlemingSeptember 1, 2019
The cafe was good. Don't waste your money on the add on shows. The announcer was screaming at us like a six year old girl. Very annoying.
Brian SearlOctober 25, 2010
Don't miss the great views of the downtown skyline just outside by the sundial.
Tempera KendallNovember 5, 2013
Beautiful place to watch the sunrise!
Jean-Mi LamotteSeptember 29, 2013
Check the opening hours twice before you go !
Lola A.April 5, 2015
A lot of Interesting information, but a boring place
AmandaMay 19, 2016
Free Museum Days - Best Free Activities according to radicalpossibility.com
Lauren BaconSeptember 22, 2015
Very knowledgable staff
Bulent AdalarAugust 11, 2015
Must see place..
Eric AndersenAugust 23, 2012
Free WiFi! Network name = ADLER, no password
Jared PNovember 17, 2012
I actually went into the planetarium. It's okay. We got in for free. I would pay if I was really crazy about this stuff, but I'm not.
Mariel AcevesSeptember 28, 2015
Amazing to take the kids
Nate ArnoldDecember 30, 2011
Have a rich uncle donate a lot of money so hopefully you can get free admission.
Hardik DevaniAugust 18, 2014
Telescopes and view of the city !
PH 🇧🇷 🇩🇪February 1, 2015
Boring... No more to say! I wish they have more things to see.
Dan. MastrettaFebruary 1, 2012
There is a real SpaceCraft here... loved to see a piece of history
Michael FehrenbacherDecember 30, 2016
great place to visit
Aaron BiebertOctober 26, 2013
Not sure why main shows aren't included with city pass. That's pretty much all there is to do here.
iSapien 1956672September 18, 2017
Space is the place
TimJuly 8, 2011
Skip the deep space adventure if you want to learn, ANYTHING. great visuals... but trust me, that's it.
Margarita GonzalezJune 21, 2015
Ohhhhhhhhhhh
Alexander VargasJanuary 16, 2014
Fantastic the theater !!!
Kaye IlaganJuly 10, 2011
DEEP SPACE ADVENTURE show was not informative at all, there was some sci-fi scenery that did not even look realistic, opt for another show. There were a lot of restored telescopes that caught my eye!
lindseySeptember 16, 2011
the hills outside the entrance are great for rolling down
Robin BDecember 27, 2012
Remember to look up!
Martin CuellarMay 10, 2015
Bring your glasses
Arturo PortalJanuary 18, 2013
I you're not that a fan of the universe, might be a bit boring.
Mike BrownsteinJune 3, 2015
Gemini 12 capsule is here!
Edge KurzejaNovember 7, 2011
Did the Astor Overnight with the kids. It was a great time.
Jenn JarmulaFebruary 6, 2012
Monthly 'Adler After Dark' events are the BEST!
Denise WilkersonSeptember 9, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Pokemon hunting
Hakkı DemirciJune 8, 2014
great!!!!!!
Ray HostetlerJune 18, 2011
Get a City Pass and skip all lines!
kate spade new yorkJuly 21, 2011
there’s no better place to look at the stars in all of chicago
Roberto MartellMay 23, 2010
Best view of the Chicago skyline, bar none.
Norman MirandaJune 11, 2011
Go watch the shows, very educational.
Dan. MastrettaJuly 30, 2012
Don't come here if you are not going to see the films, most of the show is there. The expo is fine but not impressive.
David ThompsonSeptember 11, 2011
Disappointing but if your nearby walk over to see the view of the Chicago skyline
Harsha NagarajuNovember 23, 2010
The journey to the stars show is great!!
AndreaJuly 22, 2011
Try Adler after dark.
Jerry LopezAugust 24, 2011
A lof things not work. Spaceship shows MSDOS error!!
Stephanie BustillosAugust 23, 2011
Not as enjoyable unless you're 15 and under.
Todor KrecuFebruary 7, 2010
The $3 million projector is cool.
Travis McLainMay 2, 2011
Quite under-whelming. Don't waste your time. Been much better in much smaller cities
José Luis GarcíaJanuary 14, 2016
So so, below my expectations

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