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Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Chicago, IL

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(Average Yelp Rating: 4.0) (9 Reviews)
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Contact Information

1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
United States

+1 312 922 7827

http://www.adlerplanetarium.orgNo
Neighborhood
South Loop
Type
Day Trips & Walks, Science & Technology, Attractions & Landmarks
Hours

Mon to Sun from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Visitors can journey to the stars or experiment with telescopes at the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum . Also, there is plenty to learn about space travel, solar systems and galaxies through stunning displays. The informative, virtual reality StarRider Theater takes visitors on a tour of the Milky Way in chairs with interactive armrests. Shop at the Out of This World museum store which sells space-related souvenirs and gifts. For details on regular and summer hours, admission prices, driving directions, parking, audio tours and events check the website.

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User Ratings & Reviews

yelp Reviews (9 Reviews) Back to Top

Sarah G.
(Rating: 4.0) By Sarah G.
October 11, 2012

Best place to go for food on Museum Campus! You get better and more food for your buck (as compared to the places in the Field Museum). Sometimes it is a...
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Jade T.
(Rating: 4.0) By Jade T.
September 29, 2008

Galileo's Cafe inside Adler Planetarium exceeded my expectations, at least what I had expected from a museum restaurant. They offer an array of vegetarian...
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Thom B.
(Rating: 4.0) By Thom B.
January 23, 2007

Disclaimer: I am employed by the Adler Planetarium, which is where this cafe is located. However, you can visit the cafe without having to pay admission....
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Yahoo Travel Reviews (5 Reviews) Back to Top

By A Yahoo! Contributor
2008-01-20
Waste of Time and Money
We visited Chicago for a week and bought the City Passes. All of the things we visted with the City Pass were great except for this place. I ...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor
2007-08-25
Give it a try
There were no long lines and the people that worked here were very nice. Saw the presentation about the night sky and the guy that did it knew ...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor
2006-11-19
save your money
The staff seems poorly trained, and half of them are outright incompetent or rude, they bug you fairly often for your tickets, and if you compl...
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By juan z
2006-11-19
not fun
the planetarium is the black sheep of the museum campus. the only good thing about that museum is the view from the cafe and the theater... and...
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By KIKEMAN
2005-07-11
Don't waste your time there
I didn't like it. The presentation about stars was very boring, I was sleeping on the presentation. The people was very friendly! But it was no...
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CitySearch Reviews (19 Reviews see all) Back to Top

By Contributor
2007-02-04
Sonic Vision at the Adler by Michael C. at InsiderPages
This review is specifically for the Sonic Vision program that plays at the Adler.
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By Contributor
2006-02-13
Besides Oak Street Beach, this is the best place in town for viewing heavenly bodies, day or night.
OverviewThe Adler Planetarium is on the easternmost portion of the scenic Museum Campus, which also includes the Field Museum and the Shedd
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By Contributor
2005-11-30
Interesting museum by Neal H. at InsiderPages
When it comes to Chicago museums, the Planetarium is often forgotten or overlooked. However, it's a great place to spend a day during any seas...
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By Contributor
2005-11-29
Great Views of the Sky by Jennifer R. at InsiderPages
With great exhibits like Stars of the Pharaohs and the Liberty Bell 7, the Planetarium offers a fun look at space and astronomy that everyone c...
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By Contributor
2005-11-22
Adler Planetarium by Terri W. at InsiderPages
I remember going to the Adler Planetarium on school field trips as a kid. The have a really fantastic Milky Way there where you use 3-D glasse...
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By Contributor
2005-11-11
get closer to space by n v. at InsiderPages
The Adler Planetarium is kind of underrated compared to the other Chicago museums. It seems smaller, but has a lot of stuff inside, including t...
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