Since ancient times, humankind has looked to the heavens with awe and wonder. A sense of curiosity inspired a search for understanding of the patterns of motion and changes in the paths of the Moon, Sun, and planets.
Throughout history many attempts were made to create models to illustrate the relationship between celestial bodies. Throughout the 1990s the Adler evolved as an institution, using audience research and evaluation techniques to produce eleven planetarium shows, expand educational programming and develop over a dozen permanent and temporary exhibits.
The years since the founding of the planetarium have seen remarkable growth in our understanding of the nature and extent of the Universe, including landings by Americans on the Moon and the exploration by space probes of most of the planets in the solar system. The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum has welcomed this growth of knowledge by keeping pace with the times, leading its millions of visitors to a better understanding of the Universe, and placing itself on the leading edge among science museums as it enters the 21st century.
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