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 Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

A world of amazement and wonder awaits you at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum in Chicago. Whether you are planning a trip with your family, school, group or by yourself, once in Chicago the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is a wonderful place to visit. There is so much to do and see, the list just goes on and on forever.

If you are in the mood for a bit of American history that is out of this world, you could check out the Dawn of the Space Age at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum. It is unique collection of information regarding the history of the United States Space Program. While you are already in another world, the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum also has a stunning display of the Milky Way Galaxy. And, that is not all, just a few of the other exhibit galleries to see at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum are the Atwood Sphere, CyberSpace Gallery, Universe In Your Hands, and the Sky Theater.

Hours of operation at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum during their regular schedule is 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of the first Friday of each month when the hours are extended to 10:00 pm. The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum summer schedule (Memorial Day through Labor Day) is 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday again with the time extension to 10:00 pm the first Friday of the month.

Admission prices at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum range from $13.00 to $20.00 depending on age and admission package purchased. The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum also offers Far Out Fridays where admission is free on select dates. You can check their website at http://www.adlerplanetarium.org for a current schedule. They also offer group rates.

So, if you are looking for a truly far out experience in Chicago, the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is the place to visit!