Adler Planetarium

One month after officials announced more than two dozen planned street closures leading up to, during and after the upcoming Chicago NASCAR 2023 Street Race, officials with several Chicago museums have released more information about how the event will impact their operations.

Take a visual journey through space against the backdrop of one of the best-selling albums of all time. The Adler Planetarium has licensed legendary rock band Pink Floyd’s new planetarium show, The Dark Side of the Moon. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

According to the planetarium, the first part of the celestial event occurred just after sunset Wednesday. But in case you missed it, you’re going to want to look up into the sky Thursday evening.

As March begins, Chicagoans will be in for a special sight in the skies this week, according to the Adler Planetarium.

Just after sunset, you’ll have the chance to see this amazing sight in the sky.

Paul Deanno has the latest forecast as a power winter storm approaches Chicago and the Midwest.

Adler Planetarium announced Wednesday closures will be in effect due to oncoming weather that is forecasted to bring heavy snow, fierce winds and dangerous temperatures into the Chicago area.

Unlike a solar eclipse, totality in a lunar eclipse is much longer and can be viewed from a wider area. Here’s how to watch it.

With the weather cooling down, many Chicago-area residents are looking for a way to soak in a day of incredible sights all while indoors.

A look at upcoming free days this fall at Chicago museums.

Here’s a list of when museums across Chicago are offering free admission for the fall of 2022.

The Perseids meteor shower passes through the sky once a year, and Chicagoans can catch a glimpse of the show when it strikes next week.

While some of Chicago’s museums have free admission days throughout the summer, many zoos, parks and museums across the city offer free admission for kids, year-round.

Set your alarm Friday for about 45 minutes before sunrise — otherwise you’ll miss it.

As warm summer temperatures hit Chicago, many residents and visitors are looking for ways to cool off and get some relief from the heat. And the city’s many museums are a great option.

Here’s a look at Chicago’s free museum days this summer.

For the first time in nearly two decades, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible in the Chicago area — at the same time — to the naked eye this week. And the best day to see it may be June 24.

Look up! For the first time in nearly two decades, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible in the Chicago area — at the same time — to the naked eye this week.