Adler Planetarium coupons can save you dollars off admission, and can be found on a variety of places online including local Chicago tourist websites. Sign up for the planetarium's free e-newsletter, and start learning about all the latest discounts, including where to get printable coupons online. Also check below for information on Charter One Discount Days. Museum admission is free on specified days throughout the year.

The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum was opened to the public on May 12, 1930, and at the time was the first planetarium in the western hemisphere. A leader in science education, the Adler Planetarium is home to the oldest known window sundial, and has artifacts dating back to 12th century Persia.http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/aboutus/index.shtml#facts To learn more about the planetarium, this page offers resources on where to find coupons and discounts for the Adler Planetarium.

The Adler Planetarium features a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits, as well as alternating shows throughout the year. Permanent exhibits include Cyberspace, From the Night Sky To The Big Bang, Bringing the Heavens to Earth, Our Solar System, Shoot for the Moon Exhibition, Space Visualization Laboratory, and Universe In Your Hands. Now through December 31, 2010, Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass will engage visitors with some of the world's most important telescopes.http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/exhibits/galleries.shtml

1. Sign up for Adler E-News, and learn about all the latest Alder Planetarium news and special discounts, including coupon offers! Sign-up is free.http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/enews/index.shtml
2. The Adler Planetarium is part of Chicago's City Pass program, which includes five city attractions for one reduced price, saving you 48% on the total of all five attractions. Attractions include the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, The Filed Museum and underground Adventure, Museum of Science and Industry and OMNIMAX, and either the John Hancock Observatory FastPass or the Skydeck Chicago Fast Pass. The City Pass cost $69 for adults and $59 for children.http://www.citypass.com/city/chicago.html
3. Chicago residents save $2 on admission with proof of residency.http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/plan/index.shtml#hours
4. The Adler Planetarium offers package discounts when you purchase the Galaxy or Universe Package, which include general museum admission, as well as shows, guided tours, and the Historic Atwood Sphere Experience. See the official website for additional details on savings.http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/plan/index.shtml#hours
5. Find additional discounts through local Chicago area tourist website, which offer dollars off admission.
6. See below for the planetarium's free days, or go to the official website for additional dates through the 2010 operating season.

• Adults (15+): $10
• Children (3-14): $6
• Children under 3 are free
• Chicago residents receive an additional $2 off adult tickets, and $1 off child tickets.
• Free Days at the museum, known as Charter One Discount Days at the Adler, are made possible by the Charter One Foundation. Upcoming 2010 discount days are as follows:
• February dates: 2, 8-12, 16, and 23
• March dates: 2, 9, 16, and 23
• April dates: 20 and 27

• Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
• Open Saturday and Sunday 10am-4:30pm
• Adler After Dark is the third Thursday of each month from 6pm-10pm
• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day