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Adler Planetarium vs Museum of Contemporary Art
Adler Planetarium and Museum of Contemporary Art are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Museum of Contemporary Art ranks significantly higher than Adler Planetarium. Museum of Contemporary Art comes in at #5 in Chicago with endorsements from 13 publications such as Lonely Planet, goop and Not For Tourists.
Adler Planetarium
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1300 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
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Travel + Leisure
"One of three venues comprising the lakefront Museum Campus, the Adler was established in 1930, making it the first planetarium in the nation."
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Not For Tourists
"Depression era wonder that thrilled millions at 1933 Century of Progress Exposition."
Fodor's
"Tells amazing stories of space exploration through high-tech exhibits and immersive theater experiences... interactive elements and real space artifacts."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"It's worth the views up and down the lakefront to walk out to the Adler, which occupies a beautiful setting."
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"This lakefront attraction on the Museum Campus features loads of otherworldly exhibits."
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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220 East Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's
"It doesn't have any permanent exhibits; this gives it a feeling of freshness, but it also makes it impossible to predict what will be on display at any time."
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Concierge
"The museum, though, is more interested in keeping things cutting-edge and fun than in surveying even the recent past."
Travel + Leisure
"Add some color to an afternoon in Chicago with a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art, one of the largest contemporary art museums in the country."
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Afar Magazine
"Exhibit halls branch off the central staircase... and the East and West facing glass walls have unparalleled views over Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago."
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Not For Tourists
"Party down on First Fridays."
