A Journey
with Jim Lovell
07/08/2006 to 12/31/2009
This
permenant exhibition tells the story of astronaut
Captain James A. Lovell, Jr.'s life and career
using artifacts from his personal collection and
features the fully-restored Gemini 12 spacecraft.
The grand opening of the Shoot for the Moon exhibition
is November 11, 2006 - the 40th anniversary of
the Gemini 12 mission. Shoot for the Moon is the
first, dramatic expression of the Adler Planetarium's
new institutional vision to be the world's leading
space science center. The museum is committed to
sharing Jim Lovell's important story with today's
young people. His hard work and dedication set
a powerful example to inspire the next generation
of explorers.
Adler
Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL
(312) 322-0512
Spring to the
Farm
Lincoln
Park Zoo
10 a.m.–noon Learn how early pioneers prepared
for spring by helping to churn butter, weave wool and
plant seedlings. You will be able to take home your
planted seedlings. For families with children age 6
and older.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL
(312) 742-2000
