Chicago's Museum Campus

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Apollo 13 helmet and gloves. Photo © Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum was founded in 1930 by Chicago businessman and philanthropist, Max Adler, and is the United States' first planetarium. It's also one of the only ones that features two full-size planetarium theaters. The Adler Planetarium is quite the educational experience, and a little reminder of the grandness of our universe.

For more information about the planetarium, read my full Adler Planetarium and Astrology Museum profile.

Index: Chicago's Museum Campus

1. Museum Campus Overview
2. Field Museum of Natural History
3. Shedd Aquarium
4. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
5. Soldier Field