Adler Planetarium

It's the smallest of the three museums, but the oldest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere still packs a lot of fun. There are some interactive exhibits on the second floor, a scale model of the solar system, a few space rocks, and two high-tech dome theaters with nifty "star shows" throughout the day. Adler After Dark, on the third Thursday of each month, runs 6PM-10PM and features cocktails, a DJ, and wild, unfettered use of telescopes.

• museum
• family

Address

1300 S Lake Shore Dr

Hours

Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat Sun 10AM-4:30PM

Price

General admission $19 adult, $8 children or $35/$28 including shows

Website

adlerplanetarium.org (opens in a new tab)