Venue Rentals

We’ve got space for your next event!*

Host your event at the iconic Adler Planetarium for a truly memorable Chicago experience. A cultural landmark, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Adler has the most breathtaking view of the Chicago skyline making it the perfect backdrop for your event or an ideal filming location.

When you gather at the Adler, you are helping us connect people to the universe and each other under one shared sky.

What type of event are you looking to plan? Click the links below to learn more or submit an inquiry.

*While we hope to be able to offer them in the future, at this time, we are unable to host kid’s birthday parties or marriage proposals.

WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS

Daytime wedding in the Sundial Plaza with the Chicago city skyline as the backdrop. Bride and groom, attendants and guests can be seen. — *Image Credit: Amanda Megan Miller Photography*

On your special day, the universe should revolve around you! With an award-winning view of Chicago’s skyline and the entire known universe as your stage, the Adler is the perfect backdrop to bring your vision to life. Our experienced staff will work with you to design a menu and set the mood for your celebration, whether it’s a cocktail party or a wedding reception.

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CORPORATE & SOCIAL EVENTS

Exterior of the Adler Planetarium at Night featuring a "50" projection on the dome roof for a branded event. — *Image Credit: Henington Photography*

Come for the skyline. Stay for the science. The view of Chicago’s skyline from the museum is reason enough to get your colleagues or corporate guests out of the uninspiring hotel conference room. But did you know the Adler is the only private event space in Chicago that invites guests to embrace their inner explorer? Help them unlock their creative potential and critical thinking skills with a mind-blowing sky show or leverage the entire universe to spark new ideas.

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Have a milestone birthday coming up, a family celebration, or a simcha that you are looking to make “out-of-this-world” memorable? There’s no better place than the Adler Planetarium. Leave the party planning to one of our event consultants. Inquire below.

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FILMING & BRAND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Grainger Sky Theater with Moon and stars projected onto the dome. Middle ground is award-winning actor, Ryan Gosling, and award-winning director, Damien Chazelle sitting across from a presenting african american male, bald with glasses, being interviewed by a reporter for the press junket of First Man in October 2018. Sound assistant can be seen in the foreground.

Academy-Award winning director, Damien Chazelle and award-winning actor, Ryan Gosling in the Grainger Sky Theater for their press junket for First Man

Iconic doesn’t even begin to describe the Adler. For nearly a century, the Adler has been a cultural gem located in one of the best cities in the world, making it the place to film. Take advantage of the skyline views from the Sundial Plaza; come inside and take over one of our exhibits to showcase your brand; let the beauty and one-of-a-kind setting of the Grainger Sky Theater bring your vision to life.