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Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

founded 1930

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The Adler Planetarium — America's First Planetarium — was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler.
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"History of the Adler," Adler Planetarium, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adler_Planetarium (accessed 08/15/2014)
Annotated photocopy of inventory of scientific instruments added to the Mensing Collection at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago by 1969
A Guide to the Adler Planetarium

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Exhibition Hours

The Putnam Gallery
(Science Center 136):
Monday through Friday, 11a.m. to 4p.m.


The Special Exhibitions Gallery
(Science Center 251):
Monday through Friday, 9a.m. to 5p.m.


The Foyer Gallery
Closed for Installation.

All galleries are closed on University Holidays.

Admission is free of charge.
Children must be escorted by an adult.

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