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Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
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Type of Attraction
Museums, Buildings & Monuments, Entertainment Venues
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Science, Math, Outdoors
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Price: $15-$20
Tickets for one show and audio tour are $16 for adults, $14 for kids (4-17), $15 for Seniors (65+). Admission to two shows and an audio tour is $20 for adults, $18 for kids, and $19 for seniors. Each additional show is $5.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Mobility Assistance Available: Elevator
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Lunch
Restrooms: Available
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Elizabeth Blackwell

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Our City Expert's Tips


The must-see attraction here is the StarRider Theater, a half-hour virtual-reality tour of outer space; 3-D effects make it look like the planets are actually floating right above your head. Most of the planetarium's actual exhibits are history and science-based, not as interactive and entertaining as at more modern museums.

Family Time
The Planetarium is definitely geared toward older children (8 and up). Younger children might get scared and/or overwhelmed during the show in the StarRider Theater.

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