Mission: The Adler Planetarium - America's First Planetarium - was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler.

The mission of the Adler Planetarium is to inspire exploration and understanding of our Universe. We value: an engaging, user-friendly museum serving diverse audiences, excitement and curiosity about space science and space exploration, programs based on credible science and educational research, well-managed collections, adherence to results-oriented planning, a professional work environment and highly motivated, diverse staff, and long-term financial stability and the economic viability of our endeavors.

Adler Planetarium is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1968, and donations are tax-deductible.