Chicago Free October Museum Days
October 26
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Upcoming events at Adler Planetarium
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Science Exhibition
Adler Planetarium
Opens Wednesday at 4:00 PM
Near South Side, Chicago
🌌"nothing short of spectacular" — Pink Floyd show
🏙️"absolutely stunning and worth the visit on their own" — lakefront views
🔭Founded in 1930, first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere
Journey through the cosmos in immersive dome shows at America's first planetarium, perched on the lakefront with panoramic views of the Chicago skyline. Historic telescopes, hands-on exhibits, and active research make space feel thrillingly close.
immersive sky shows
interactive exhibits
family-friendly
astronomical history
They recommend it:
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Upcoming events at Adler Planetarium
Monday, Oct 26
Science Exhibition
Adler Planetarium
Opens Wednesday at 4:00 PM
Near South Side, Chicago
🌌"nothing short of spectacular" — Pink Floyd show
🏙️"absolutely stunning and worth the visit on their own" — lakefront views
🔭Founded in 1930, first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere
Journey through the cosmos in immersive dome shows at America's first planetarium, perched on the lakefront with panoramic views of the Chicago skyline. Historic telescopes, hands-on exhibits, and active research make space feel thrillingly close.
immersive sky shows
interactive exhibits
family-friendly
astronomical history
They recommend it:
Google
(3,121)
4.2