Special Offers

Museums for All is a cooperative initiative between the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) to encourage increased and regular museum attendance by low-income and underserved families.

Any family that qualifies for state food assistance and is in possession of an EBT card (known in Illinois as a Link card) or a WIC ID is eligible to participate and can present the card or ID at the box office. Eligible participants may receive a Museum Entry +1 (which includes one show) for up to eight people at $1 per guest. Any guest who wishes to upgrade to a Museum Entry +2 may do so for $5 per guest.

P-EBT cardholders do not qualify for Museums For All at the Adler Planetarium, as the P-EBT program has ended.

The $1 per person rate includes a Museum Entry +1 pass, which grants the card holder and up to seven additional people access to one show. If any guest wishes to upgrade to a Museum Entry +2 pass for unlimited shows (based upon availability), they may do so for $5 per guest.

Discounts on any other programs, special events, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon fulldome show or in the Cosmic Cafe or the Adler Space Shop are not included in the Museums for All program.

Yes! The program continues to add new partners. Check here to find other participating institutions throughout the country.

P-EBT cards are not eligible for Museums for All at the Adler Planetarium as the P-EBT program has ended.

EBT card or WIC ID holders can visit the Adler Planetarium as many times as they like and receive the Museums for All rate each time.

The Adler Planetarium ignites curiosity in everyone. All minds are welcome here. All minds are needed here. Our commitment to ongoing accessibility pushes us to always seek new ways of removing barriers to museum-going for every member of our community.

The Adler Planetarium welcomes all Illinois residents to enjoy free General Admission on Illinois Resident Discount Days 52 days throughout the year. Additionally, Adler Planetarium offers Every Day Discounts to eligible participants.

Chicago CityPASS® tickets makes sightseeing easy and affordable. Save 48% on Adler Planetarium Museum Entry +2 (which includes two sky shows*) and admission to four more top Chicago attractions. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. One easy purchase and mobile ticket delivery saves you time and money.

CityPASS® holders cannot make sky show reservations in advance. On the day of your visit, present your CityPASS® tickets to be scanned at the main entrance (up the staircase) and to book your sky shows (based on availability). Sky shows may sell out, especially later in the day. Visit earlier in the day for more availability. Last admission is one hour before close. 

*Does not include Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon show. That show can be added on for an additional $20 at the box office when you arrive.

City of Chicago residents receive $5 discounts on all admission passes in recognition of the generous support from the city. Proof of residency will needed to verify eligibility online during the checkout process.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Discount not valid on Wednesday nights.

Teachers, including Chicago Learning Exchange (CLX) members, receive one free adult Museum Entry admission. Shows can be added on for an additional cost. Proper identification or proof of employment will need to be shown at the Adler Box Office upon arrival in order to verify eligibility for this discount.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Discount not valid on Wednesday nights.

Active-duty U.S. military, national guard, reserve, and military veteran personnel and their families receive up to five complimentary Museum Entry admissions. Shows can be added on for an additional cost. Proper identification or proof of service will need to be shown at the Box Office upon arrival in order to verify eligibility for this discount.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Discount not valid on Wednesday nights.

Museums in the Park (MIP) & Park District Employees receive two free Museum Entry admissions. Shows can be added on for an additional cost. Verification of employment will need to be shown at the Adler Box Office upon arrival to in order to verify eligibility for this discount.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Discount not valid on Wednesday nights.

Museums in the Park volunteers receive up to four free adult Museum Entry admissions (volunteer plus three guests). Shows can be added on for an additional cost. Verification of volunteer status will need to be shown at the Adler Box Office upon arrival to in order to verify eligibility for this discount.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Discount not valid on Wednesday nights.

Members of the DuSable Museum of African American History receive one free admission of any kind (Museum Entry, Museum Entry+1 or Museum Entry+2). Verification of DuSable Museum membership will need to be shown at the Adler Box Office upon arrival to in order to verify eligibility for this discount.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Discount not valid on Wednesday nights.

Members of the National Museum of Mexican Art receive one free admission of any kind (Museum Entry, Museum Entry+1 or Museum Entry+2). Verification of National Museum of Mexican Art membership will need to be shown at the Adler Box Office upon arrival to in order to verify eligibility for this discount.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Discount not valid on Wednesday nights.

Members and employees of science centers and museums that are located more than 90 miles away from the Adler Planetarium and that participate in the ASTC Travel Passport Program are eligible for up to six free Museum Entry admissions to the Adler (2 adults and 4 children ages 3–17). Shows can be added on for an additional cost.

Members must present their active membership card featuring the ASTC logo and valid photo ID at the Adler Box Office to verify eligibility for this discount prior to entry. Employees may show proof of employment.

All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Discount not valid on Wednesday nights.