Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

The Adler opened in 1930 and was the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Donated to the city of Chicago by Max Adler, the planetarium was an attraction at the great Chicago exposition of 1933-34.

The Adler is the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium theaters.

Location

1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Cook County
Illinois, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By public transit: Take the CTA Red Line train to the Roosevelt Station. From there, transfer to the #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express bus and get off at the Adler Planetarium stop.

By car: The museum is located at the northeast corner of Solidarity Drive and McFetridge Drive on the Museum Campus. From Lake Shore Drive, take the 18th Street exit and turn right on Museum Campus Drive.

By bike: The museum is accessible via the Lakefront Trail, which runs along the lakefront and connects to the Museum Campus. There are also bike racks available outside the museum for visitors to park their bikes.

By taxi or rideshare: Visitors can take a taxi or rideshare service directly to the museum entrance.

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