Adler Planetarium
Built 1930 by Ernest Grunsfeld, Jr. Added to the National Register in 1987, and a National Historic Landmark.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL |
| County | Cook County |
| Listed | Feb 27, 1987 |
| Listed for | Entertainment and recreation |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum |
| Reference number | 87000819 |
| Built | 1930 · more from the 1930s |
| Architect | Ernest Grunsfeld, Jr |
| Type of place | astronomical museum, planetarium, nonprofit organization |
| Visitors per year | 450,632 |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL |
| Website | adlerplanetarium.org ↗ |
| Coordinates | 41.8662° N, 87.6067° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Chicago | 419 listed places in Chicago → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Pullman National Historical Park · 12 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | West Beach Picnic Shelters 26 miles · Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters 31 miles · Dunbar Group Site 34 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Adler Planetarium listed on the National Register?
Feb 27, 1987. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Adler Planetarium built?
1930, designed by Ernest Grunsfeld, Jr.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Adler Planetarium?
Yes. Adler Planetarium is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website. About 450,632 people visit each year.
Source: Official website
Where is Adler Planetarium?
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The nearest national park unit is Pullman National Historical Park, 12 miles away.
Source: Pullman National Historical Park
Where is the nomination form for Adler Planetarium?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Adler Planetarium?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is West Beach Picnic Shelters, 26 miles away. Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters is 31 miles away, and Dunbar Group Site is 34 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Adler Planetarium?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 87000819. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place.