Adler at Night

Every Wednesday night we are open late, and free for Illinois residents!

Join us after work, school or for date night at the Adler Planetarium you’ll find hands-on, minds-on activities, experiences, and shows about the universe that will blow your mind!

Wednesday tickets include entry to the museum at one of the designated entry times, 4:00 pm or 7:00 pm (last admission 9:00 pm). You may enter anytime after your chosen entry time, and up to the next designated entry time.

Best of all? Every Wednesday is free Museum Entry for Illinois residents with proof of residency! To show proof of residency, you can use a valid Illinois driver’s license or photo ID, Illinois student ID with photo, or a photo ID plus a document (utility bill, lease, etc.) that shows your name and Illinois address.

All tickets must be bought online and you must choose a designated entry time, in advance of your visit. All sales are final. Book your tickets for Adler at Night if you’re an Illinois resident or non-Illinois resident.

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Add On A Sky Show

Our award-winning sky shows are not to be missed. Imagine the Moon with us, search for a new ninth planet, take a fast-paced tour of the solar system, get to know the sky above Chicago, and fly through the stars at impossible speeds in our state-of-the-art theaters. See what’s playing at the Adler Planetarium!

Talk To Astronomers About Cutting-Edge Research

As the featured program inside the Space Visualization Lab, Astronomy Conversations hosts Adler researchers and visiting scientists to engage museum guests about their research, complemented by space visualizations, but lets the museum guests steer the conversation towards any astronomical topic they are interested in.

Hours: Wednesdays 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Located on the Lower Level in between the entrances of the Community Stargazers Hub, and Telescopes: Through The Looking Glass.
Perfect for museum guests of all ages

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