Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, 60605-2403
312-922-STAR

URL : http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

overview : Collection of exquisite celestial maps, atlases, and astronomical instruments that date from the great age of celestial mapping from the late 1400s through the early 1900s. - Astronomy Exhibitions range from long-term permanent installations that give an overview of the history of astronomy to temporary exhibits that focus on a particular theme.