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Adler Planetarium and Museum 300 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60605 312.922.STAR Neighborhood: Museum Campus View Web Site \| View Map Visitor Information: Adler Planetarium and Museum Feature Attractions : StarRider theater is a virtual reality environment that launches you into the outer reaches of space. The Sky Theater experience is a clear night sky projected on the dome of the Zeiss planetarium. The Atwood Sphere, Chicago's oldest planetarium has 692 holes drilled through its metal surface, allowing light to enter and show the positions of the brightest stars. Exhibits: From The Night Sky To The Big Bang traces the changing views of the cosmos and highlights 1,000 years of astronomical discovery. The Milky Way Galaxy exhibition introduces visitors to the wonders of our home galaxy and acquaints them with our dynamic and evolving Milky Way Galaxy. 3D Tour. Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. First Friday of every month 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hotels Near Adler Planetarium and Museum < Chicago Area Museums		Things to do on the Museum Campus • Adler Planetarium • Charter One Pavilion • Northerly Island • Field Museum • Shedd Aquarium • Soldier Field Stadium South Loop Hotels Near Museums • Best Western Grant Park • Blackstone Hotel • Congress Plaza Hotel • Essex Inn • Hilton Michigan Avenue • Hyatt McCormick Place South Loop Hotel Map Museum Campus Map Free Museum Days