Completed in june 2011 the new clark family welcome gallery at adler planetarium chicago il may now be added to the growing list of uniqueand interesting projects of thomas roszakarchitecture llc.
Adler planetarium floor plan.
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The first modern planetarium in the western hemisphere chicago s adler planetarium opened in 1930.
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The adler planetarium archives when the adler planetarium opened in 1930 as america s first planetarium the centerpiece was a star projector made by the carl zeiss company of germany the zeiss mark ii.
531 reviews of adler planetarium the adler planetarium is trying to stay relevant in these times of blockbuster museum exhibits.
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Please keep in mind that all discounted passes must be purchased in person at the museum on the day of your visit and are unavailable for purchase online or in advance.
The special show under its central dome is still going strong and the exhibits are interesting and a bit hipper than the old days.
You ll find educational toys and games space books and videos adler gear and much more in store and online.
The adler planetarium offers a variety of discounted tickets throughout the year.
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Planetarium guests attend a sky show with the zeiss mk ii projector at the adler c.
Max adler 1866 1952 retired vice president of sears roebuck co had visited early astronomical museums in germany and offered the gift of a planetarium to the city of chicago.
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Your visit to the adler planetarium on chicago s museum campus is sure to be out of this world.
Frankly this museum is not on my must see list but if you have the time you will enjoy a visit here.