National Register of Historic Places

Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium is a historic place in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000819.

Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisListed February 27, 1987NRIS #87000819★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Adler Planetarium
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About this place

What is Adler Planetarium?

The Adler Planetarium is a municipal public museum for astronomy in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is operated by the Chicago Park District, a municipal government agency of the City of Chicago. It is the first planetarium in the United States.

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Listing details

Name
Adler Planetarium
City
Chicago
County
Cook County
Listed on the National Register
February 27, 1987
NRIS reference number
87000819
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.86619, -87.60673
When was Adler Planetarium listed on the National Register?

Adler Planetarium was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.

Where is Adler Planetarium located?

Adler Planetarium is located in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at approximately 41.86619, -87.60673. See the map above.

Is Adler Planetarium a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Adler Planetarium is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.