The Adler Planetarium, named after businessman Max Adler who helped create the museum, opened on Chicago’s Northerly Island in 1930. At the time, the planetarium was a first in the Western Hemisphere and featured astronomical instruments and antiques by Amsterdam astronomer W.M. Mensing.

Throughout the years, additions and expansions at the Adler Planetarium have kept guests intrigued and curious with our expansive universe. The Doane Observatory, opened in 1977, features a large aperture telescope and allows viewers to see the Moon, planets, stars and galaxies that are trillions of miles away. Several theaters, including the Grainger Sky Theater, offer multimedia exhibits second to none.

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