This place has the coolest star show that they project on to this huge dome that is built inside the planetarium. If you live in Chicago then they will cut you a break on the prices here, but it is... More

This place has the coolest star show that they project on to this huge dome that is built inside the planetarium. If you live in Chicago then they will cut you a break on the prices here, but it is still going to cost you about fifteen dollars to see the show. It is worth it though.
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The Adler Planetarium is nothing to go running around screaming about, but the shows that they have are fantastic, and will have you coming back. They do this one show that explains everything... More

The Adler Planetarium is nothing to go running around screaming about, but the shows that they have are fantastic, and will have you coming back. They do this one show that explains everything about the stars and really pulls you in as you sit inside the large dome that projects images on the ceiling. This is a great place.
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I learned about Black Holes here, which kind of freaked me out. They also have info on how much you weigh on the moon and other planets. I went there with a date and we weighed ourselves - Big... More

I learned about Black Holes here, which kind of freaked me out. They also have info on how much you weigh on the moon and other planets. I went there with a date and we weighed ourselves - Big Mistake. He was like, "Oh, you're pretty hefty on Mars." We never spoke again. But anyway, Adler really does offer fun hands on ways of educating us on what the heck space is about . You can get in for free ( i know a lot of these types of secrets) if you are a student doing research or the like. Just ask. Otherwise, be willing to shell out big bucks for this Family Fun adventure.
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I think this is one of the cooler places to visit when in Chicago but it often gets overlooked for some reason - probably because it is so close to the other more 'well known' sites in the... More

I think this is one of the cooler places to visit when in Chicago but it often gets overlooked for some reason - probably because it is so close to the other more 'well known' sites in the city. The shows they put on are really neat here - you lay back and gaze up at the domed ceiling and watch the show. The other exhibits are really cool to see, too!
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I was a bit disappointed with the Adler Planetarium. It was small and the exhibits were less than impressive. I felt that anyone over the age of 12 wouldn't be entertained. The exhibits just seemed... More

I was a bit disappointed with the Adler Planetarium. It was small and the exhibits were less than impressive. I felt that anyone over the age of 12 wouldn't be entertained. The exhibits just seemed like little plastic replicas, and not much else. The laser show was cool, but that was about it.
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The Adler Planetarium is a great place to go to see and learn about all the sky has to offer! I think everyone who lives in and visits Chicago should go at least once a year. There is even a sky... More

The Adler Planetarium is a great place to go to see and learn about all the sky has to offer! I think everyone who lives in and visits Chicago should go at least once a year. There is even a sky show that you and the rest of the theater can control yourself!!! Now, they are also offering a sky show done to music that almost everyone should be familiar with!!! It's great for all ages!!!!
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I love the planetarium and all its exhibits. Its a really fun place for kids because there is a lot of exhibits and cool shows. I was there once ofr something called Sonic Vision where you stare at... More

I love the planetarium and all its exhibits. Its a really fun place for kids because there is a lot of exhibits and cool shows. I was there once ofr something called Sonic Vision where you stare at the ceiling while images and music project and the experience was just amazing. Its a beautiful place overall and I think one of the most underrated in Chicago. My favorite time to go though, is when the Planetarium is closed, around midnight or so. We park on the street keeping an eye out for cops. But right next to the planetarium, a little above the lake is the perfect view of Navy Pier, the lake and the Chicago skyline.
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Adler Planetarium is a museum exhibiting planets, stars and the earth. What is the most interesting of Adler is their sky show. You first sit in a movie style theatre in which there is a show that... More

Adler Planetarium is a museum exhibiting planets, stars and the earth. What is the most interesting of Adler is their sky show. You first sit in a movie style theatre in which there is a show that changes throughout the year. Next you go to a Sky Show which you sit in a room in which the ceiling is a dome shape. The ceiling is the show and you watch the stars and the planets. The Sky Show Theatre is 360 degrees. Other exhibits shows our solar system and milky way galaxy. Excellent place for children to learn how our galaxy was formed and how the planets evolved.
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They have great shows here. You can see the millions of stars from their planeterium. Its a nice way to spend a few hours on a hot day. Its a great way for the kids to learn about the Galaxy.

They have great shows here. You can see the millions of stars from their planeterium. Its a nice way to spend a few hours on a hot day. Its a great way for the kids to learn about the Galaxy.
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The Planetarium is a fascinating place to visit. The exhibits, telescopes, and tours all-together make the Planetarium a worthwhile place to see. You can learn a lot about planets, stars, and... More

The Planetarium is a fascinating place to visit. The exhibits, telescopes, and tours all-together make the Planetarium a worthwhile place to see. You can learn a lot about planets, stars, and anything else out there in space. The gift shops even sell astronaut food, which, although is just dehydrated food, can be exciting for any kid to have.
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