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The Adler Planetarium—America’s First Planetarium—is more than a museum; it is a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the Universe together. The Adler offers interactive exhibitions, live planetarium shows, hands-on, minds-on STEM education programs, and world-class collections.
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1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago IL 60605 - Phone: (312) 922-7827
- Email: guestservices@adlerplanetarium.org
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