The museum is celebrating its own history as the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere by preparing for its centennial celebration in 2030.

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago museum and planetarium are teaming up to host three days of events inspired by the stories portrayed in the Oscar-nominated movie "Hidden Figures." The event starts Wednesday ...

Thousands of people gathered near the Adler Planetarium. It handed out free solar viewers to the crowds enjoying a picture-perfect day where everyone talked about a special feeling of community among ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Roz Varon has been exploring Chicago's Magnificent Museums, taking us behind the scenes, where visitors rarely go! On Friday, she shares some surprises about the Adler Planetarium.

This weekend, the Adler Planetarium is taking visitors on two fascinating journeys — one exploring the science and mystery of ...

Former Smithsonian executive Elizabeth Babcock has been tapped to lead the nation's oldest planetarium, the Adler Planetarium ...

The Adler Planetarium — America's first — was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. Three theaters and numerous astronomical artifacts provide plenty of interest for guests. Situated ...

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While most of Chicago’s cultural institutions have reopened their doors, the Adler Planetarium won’t do so fully until next year. The planetarium along Lake Michigan closed in March 2020 amid the ...

One month after officials announced more than two dozen planned street closures leading up to, during and after the upcoming Chicago NASCAR 2023 Street Race, museum campus officials released more ...