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The Adler Planetarium in the busy city of Chicago has the claim to fame of being the first planetarium in the United States. Founded by Max Adler in 1930, the planetarium has become a recognized leader for public engagement. More than simply a museum, the building serves as a community, classroom, and laboratory for exploring the vast reaches of the Universe. More than 550,000 people visit the Adler Planetarium every year to experience the live planetarium shows in one of the three different full-sized theaters, world-class collections, “minds-on” and hands-on STEM education programs, and interactive exhibitions.
1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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