Shows
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Featured Attractions
Star of Wonder
November 23, 2009 - January 3, 2010
LAST CHANCE TO SEE STAR OF WONDER!
Take a journey back in time this holiday season to rediscover the story behind the Star of Bethlehem in the Adler Planetarium's Star of Wonder, the museum's longest-running sky show and one of Chicago's favorite holiday offerings.
Star of Wonder examines the theories behind the celestial event that prompted the Magi (Three Kings) to travel to Bethlehem. Was this heavenly light an exploding star, a brilliant comet or an unusual grouping of planets? This holiday sky show presents a surprising and dramatic conclusion based on careful exploration of both ancient astronomical records and modern computer calculations.
Relive your memories of this classic story one last time before the show is retired in the Adler's historic Sky Theater.
NEW EXHIBITION COMING SOON: March 2010
Next spring, the Adler's former Milky Way Galaxy gallery will be the new home of a two-story rocket, space station, and even a new planet to discover! Please pardon our dust as we build this new 8,000 square foot exhibition. Look for more information, including how you can begin the fun at home with online activities, beginning in October.
The Adler is transforming its exhibitions, theaters, and programs in order to fulfill its new vision: to inspire the next generation of explorers and become the world's premier space science center. The Lift-Off! Campaign, a $35 million fundraising initiative, will fuel this transformation. Learn more about the campaign.
Meanwhile, enjoy our many current feature exhibits or shows throughout the museum.
Meanwhile, enjoy our many current feature exhibits or shows throughout the museum.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure is an original planetarium show based on the popular children's show Sesame Street.
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IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System
Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy in IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System.
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Fly Me to the Moon
Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11 in Fly Me to the Moon at the Adler Planetarium.
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3D Universe: A Symphony
The Adler is proud to present this inspiring musical tour of the universe as one of our special contributions to the International Year of Astronomy, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of a telescope to explore the skies.
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Cosmic Collisions
Narrated by award-winning actor, director, and producer Robert Redford, Cosmic Collisions launches visitors on an awe-inspiring trip through space and time-well beyond the calm face of the night sky-to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe.
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Night Sky Live
Take an in-depth journey through the cosmos with Night Sky Live!, presented in the historic Sky Theater.
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Skywatchers of Africa
Skywatchers of Africa is a fascinating exploration of Africa and the cultural uses of the sky that developed over thousands of years.
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Featured Exhibits Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass Exhibit
In celebration of the 400th anniversary of its first use for astronomical observations, the Adler presents Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass May 22 through December 31, 2009.
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Shoot for the Moon
This new permanent exhibition highlights the exciting stories of space exploration and America's bold plans to return to the Moon.
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Permanent Exhibits
The Adler has a variety of permanent exhibits for you to explore! Visit Our Solar System to learn more about our cosmic neightborhood. Talk to our experts in the Space Visualization Laboratory or explore current space science on your own in the CyberSpace Gallery.
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