Adler Planetarium

398 reviews

3 hrs

Explore the best bits of our 91-billion-light-year galaxy...

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Must-sees
Museums
Landmarks and monuments

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$35.00$38.89

Child 4–12 yearsi

$24.50$27.22

Estimated total · $35.00

Overview

Travel through space and time, and learn everything there is to know about the solar system at the Adler Planetarium.

Explore the best bits of our 91 billion light-year galaxy through the interactive exhibits. Join the search for a new ninth planet, take a speedy tour of your cosmic backyard, and peek inside the Gemini 12 spacecraft. Kids will love to climb and fly through Planet Explorers - a modern-day space adventure for the whole family.

Location

1300 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr
60605 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Ines R.
Oct 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. we’d echo the hype online. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Emma R.
Dec 2025
More impressive in person than the photos. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Ines Y.
Feb 2026
Straightforward redemption with our pass. we’d echo the hype online. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Yuki X.
Jan 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, we’d echo the hype online.

Elena B.
Nov 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Views exceeded our expectations, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Ben P.
Nov 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Leo M.
Mar 2026
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. worth blocking a half-day for.

Aria K.
Jan 2026
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Highlights matched what was advertised, with straightforward entry.

Luca W.
Feb 2026
We’d happily do this again. matching what friends told us—but better in person. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Chloe Z.
Jan 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, we’d echo the hype online. (Afternoon crowds were predictable.)

Chloe B.
Apr 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Queues moved faster than expected, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Ben H.
Sep 2025
We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Hanna Q.
Jan 2026
Helpful crew and clear instructions. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Noah A.
Aug 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. — glad we prioritized it.

Noah B.
Apr 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

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