Annual Reports and Financials

2023 LOOK BACK REPORT

We’ve spent 2023 working to break down the barriers that keep people out of scientific spaces because science is better when everyone does it together. Our unique blend of in-person and digital experiences has created a museum where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can share their perspectives, explore the universe together, and practice skills they can carry with them into any profession or pursuit they choose.

As we reflect on the past year of connection and reach, we are grateful for the steadfast support of our community. With your partnership, we’ve helped millions of people explore our universe —from our museum, from public spaces throughout the city, and from homes and backyards around the world.

2023 has been a season of exciting transformation, with new exhibits and a new Community Design Lab enabling us to make more profound connections than ever before. Below is a recap of this year’s highlights.

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NON PROFIT STATUS

Organizations & Membership

The Adler Planetarium is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and a member of the American Association of Museums, Association of Science-Technology Centers, and Chicago’s Museums in the Park consortium of institutions located on Chicago Park District land.

As a non-profit organization, The Adler Planetarium publicly discloses its financial statements and reports.