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Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days
The Adler Planetarium offers a variety of discounted tickets throughout the year. The majority of the discounted tickets available must be purchased online in advance of your visit. Explore special offers below!
Free Days (Illinois Resident Discount Days)
The Adler Planetarium is free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) on select days throughout the year. Stop by and enjoy as part of our Illinois Resident Discount Days program.
2025 Illinois Resident Discount Days
December: 10, 17, 24
2026 Illinois Resident Discount Days
January: 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28
February: 2, 4, 9, 11, 18, 23
March: 2, 4, 9, 11, 18, 25
April: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Reserve your free Museum Entry tickets and add on any sky shows for the full experience! Illinois residents may upgrade to a Museum Entry +2 pass at a discounted price and gain access to any of our breathtaking sky shows. You’ll be given an option to do this upon checkout.
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
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