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Adler Planetarium Featured Shows: Planet Nine -  In July 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft gave us our first close look at Pluto, the most famous dwarf planet in the outskirts of our Solar System. The New Horizons flyby was big news, and the pictures it continues to send back to Earth reveal a world far more complex than anyone realized. ​Destination Solar System -    WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER The year is 2096. Space tourism is booming, and you’ve signed up for a quick trip around the Solar System with Space Express Tours! In this live show, your guides are Jesse, a lovable rookie tour guide who can’t wait to show you the wonders of your celestial neighborhood, and Max, the much more experienced—if slightly grumpy—shipboard computer. With Max steering the ship and Jesse chattering excitedly about each place you visit, you’ll soar through the Asteroid Belt, explore the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and hover over the roiling surface of the Sun. Hold on tight! Cosmic Wonder -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Ever since the first curious person looked up at the night sky, people all over the world have challenged themselves to uncover its secrets. What are stars? How did they get there? Why does our view of the sky change throughout the year? What holds the Universe together? Skywatch Live -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER The Adler’s view of downtown Chicago is magnificent, but the lights of the city make it a little tough to see the ones in the sky. What’s a stargazer to do? Join us for Skywatch Live! In this show, your live presenter will turn down the city lights and crank up the stars to show you the night sky over Chicago like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll learn how to navigate by starlight, get to know the stars behind your favorite constellations, and witness the incomprehensible vastness of the Universe without ever leaving your seat. Earth, Moon & Sun -  WHAT YOU WILL LEARN With the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, kids will laugh and learn as they explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Coyote has lots of misconceptions about our world, the universe, and well… just about everything. Coyote’s humorous mistaken ideas about the universe help the audience understand how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a great big system. Undiscovered Worlds -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Until very recently, the only planets known to us were the familiar worlds in orbit around our Sun. In the last two decades we have confirmed more than 1500 new planets, called exoplanets, orbiting other stars; thousands more are awaiting study. Undiscovered Worlds tells the tale surrounding this explosion of discovery and examines what will be required to determine which, if any, of these new exoplanets can support life. Welcome to the Universe -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER In Welcome to the Universe, you’ll get a clear picture of your place in this jaw-dropping cosmic landscape. With the guidance of a live presenter, you’ll explore the Pleiades star cluster, sail past the Andromeda galaxy, navigate the galaxies of the Coma Cluster, and discover hidden wonders of the Universe. One World, One Sky:  Big Bird's Adventure -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Join Big Bird and Elmo on an unforgettable journey to the Moon and back! When Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu stops by Sesame Street for a visit, he notices that Sesame Street is a little bit different from his home in China. But when he looks up at the sky, he feels right at home. Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu may live in different cities, but they share the same sky! Featured Exhibits: (Temporary) - What is a Planet? -  What You’ll See And Do: Witness how astronomers and the media reacted to Pluto’s reclassification in 2006. Learn what the current definition of a planet is and hear what Adler Astronomers think of the current definition. Voice your opinion about Pluto alongside skeptics and space enthusiasts through an interactive voting poll in real time. Explore artifacts from the Adler collections that illustrate the ever-evolving definition of a planet. This temporary exhibition, which is included with general admission, will be open to the public from March 19, 2016 through January 8, 2017. Mission Moon -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Mission Moon invites you to experience America’s first steps into space through the eyes of NASA’s Captain James A. Lovell Jr. and his family. You’ll find out how the United States became the first nation to put a man on the Moon, what it’s really like to be an astronaut, and why it takes a team to explore uncharted worlds. Community Design Lab -  In the Community Design Lab (CDL), you can test different materials to find out which ones will survive the journey to 100,000 feet above the Earth’s surface. Your discoveries may find their way into a future flight with Far Horizons, the Adler’s high-altitude ballooning program! If you could photograph an object in space, what would it be, and who would you share it with? In the CDL, you can build a DIY telescope-mount for your smartphone and become an instant astrophotographer! Test it out on one of our ’scopes and share your photos on social media. Our Solar System -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Our Solar System is much more than a star and eight planets; it is home to a set of diverse and amazing objects that we are only beginning to understand. Pilot your own adventure in Our Solar System and explore the variety of objects currently orbiting our Sun. The Universe - A Walk Through Space & Time -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Transport yourself to the distant corners of the cosmos and witness how the Universe evolved over 13.7 billion years, from the Big Bang to this morning’s sunrise. Follow the Universe from its meager beginnings and see how galaxies, stars, planets—and all the atoms in your body—were created as the Universe grew. Explore regions farther than our Solar System, billions of light-years from home. Zoom from one wondrous location in the Universe to another and investigate the most diverse and beautiful objects in deep space in ultra high resolution from the world’s most advanced telescopes. Planet Explorers -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Are you interested in going to space and exploring other planets? Prepare for your out-of-this-world adventure in Planet Explorers. Begin by exploring your home, your backyard, and the sky above. What you discover will prepare you for your mission to space and the mysterious Planet X. Telescopes:  Through the Looking Glass -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Astronomers have studied the cosmos for thousands of years, but until about 400 years ago, they did it without telescopes! In Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass, you’ll find extraordinary beauty and technology in some of the world’s most important telescopes and learn how these clever light-catching devices helped us discover our Universe. Clark Family Gallery  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER This futuristic, constantly changing environment features a one-of-a-kind architecture with vibrant lighting and video presentations. It was created using approximately 13,000 linear feet of aluminum tubing and 20,000 square yards of fabric. The gallery also has 125 LED lights, each capable of producing sixteen million different colors and over two billion different lighting combinations. Astronomy in Culture -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Go back in time and learn about some of the people and societies who have challenged themselves to understand our place in the Universe. This exhibition features spectacular astrolabes, armillary spheres, and sundials to illustrate the medieval European and Middle Eastern conception of the Universe. Visit our medieval classroom to find out how much different school was back then. Learn how to use early astronomy tools including astrolabes and sundials. Atwood Sphere -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Experience the night sky over Chicago as it appeared in 1913 in the Atwood Sphere – Chicago’s oldest planetarium. Although the star positions have not changed since then, we can see only a small percentage of these stars in our current night sky due to light pollution. The sphere is seventeen feet in diameter and has 692 holes drilled through its metal surface. These holes allow light to enter and show the positions of the brightest stars in the night sky. Take a live guided tour of the Atwood Sphere and identify stars and the constellations they form.  

Highlights Enable yourself to wonder around Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town better preserved than Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius’s in 79 AD Walk the cobbled streets and see the the ancient villas, frescoes, bathhouses and much more Herculaneum is an incredibly popular sightwhere you can imagine what life was like before the devastating  eruption. Perfect day trip experience Ticket Includes Fast Track entrance to Herculaneum Ticket Excludes Audio Guide Transport Guided tour  

Every year between December and April, more than 8,000 Humpback whales journey over 3,500 miles to Hawaii where they congregate to breed, calf and nurse their young.Our 2.5 hour Whale Watching Excursion offers you a rare opportunity to view and experience this phenomenon. Our award winning marine life naturalist will astound you with facts about these gentle giants as they play, court and teach their young. You’ll hear singing Humpback whales through our underwater hydrophones, and you may also see Spinner Dolphins, Pilot and Sperm Whales, Manta Rays, Sea Turtles and more. Cruise in Comfort! Our 65′ catamaran has lots of walk-around room, comfortable seating and plenty of shade. The cruise includes light snacks, island juices, sodas, Kona coffee, assorted teas, hot chocolate and our premium cash bar Wheelchair Friendly Body Glove Cruises is wheelchair friendly. Our customized boarding ramp, with portable extensions, accommodates all wheelchairs, including manual, electric, and scooters. The lower deck of the 65 foot catamaran is fully accessible from bow to stern, including tables and restrooms. For those on our Snorkel Adventure, an array of flotation devices are provided. All captains and crew are Life Gaurd, First Aid, and CPR Certified. Dietary Needs For those requiring special dietary needs, Body Glove Cruises provides gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian requests at no extra charge with 48 hours notice.

Eating and smoking, as well as acting in a loud manner are forbidden at the site. The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the Museum cannot exceed dimensions: 30x20x10 cm. Larger bags Taking photos in the buildings with the use of flash is forbidden. You are allowed to take photos only in selected parts of the Museum. A discount entrance fee is available for students any country aged up to 24 holding a valid student ID. You have to present printed voucher to Tour Leader before beginning of the trip  

Rijksmuseum  - Entrada Express Un viaje a través del tiempo. De la Edad Media a Mondriaan. La colección del Rijksmuseum es un viaje a través del arte y la historia neerlandesa, desde la Edad Media hasta el siglo XX. La historia de los Países Bajos se sitúa en el contexto internacional y está distribuida en cuatro plantas, esta se visita en orden cronológico. Encontrará pinturas, grabados, dibujos, fotografías, plata, porcelana, delftware, muebles, joyas, trajes y objetos de la historia neerlandesa. Más de 30 galerías están dedicadas a la Edad de Oro, cuando la joven república mercantil lideró el mundo en el comercio, la ciencia, el transporte marítimo y las artes. La Galería de Honor conforma el corazón del museo, allí se exhiben obras maestras de Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hals y Jan Steen. La Galería de Honor lleva a los visitantes al espléndido espacio decorado que el arquitecto Cuypers creó para el Reloj Nocturno de Rembrandt Van Rijn a finales del siglo XIX, donde esta magnífica obra maestra puede ser admirada. Como novedad en la Rijksmuseum encontrará la colección del siglo XX. Pinturas, muebles, fotografías, películas y objetos históricos que cuentan la historia cultural de los Países Bajos en el siglo pasado. La galería al aire libre está basada en un plano de 1901 de Pierre Cuypers, los jardines del Rijksmuseum fueron diseñados por la firma neerlandesa de jardines y arquitectura paisajista Copijn. Los jardines aún cuentan con algunos de los diseños del jardín original, así como fragmentos y adornos de edificios históricos y estatuas clásicas. Pronto se añadirán a este "museo al aire libre" una fuente, una obra de arte con agua diseñada por Jeppe Hein, un invernadero del siglo XIX con verduras "olvidadas" y un jardín para niños con zona de recreo de Aldo van Eyck.   City Sightseeing Amsterdam - 24 Horas Descubra la ciudad con las 9 paradas situadas alrededor de la ciudad. Sorpréndase con las obras originales del famoso artista holandés en el renombrado Museo Van Gogh y contemple la historia estremecedora de la comunidad judía con una visita a la casa de la diarista Ana Frank. Hay un montón de museos para descubrir, incluyendo el Museo Histórico de Ámsterdam, la Casa-Museo de Rembrandt, Madame Tussauds, el Museo del Diamante y el Museo Histórico Judío. Otras atracciones imprescindibles son la Mazmorra de Amsterdam y el Palacio Real. No le faltarán cosas que hacer en Amsterdam. Haga una apuesta en el Casino, relájese en el Hard Rock Café, pasee por el Barrio Rojo o descubra la Heineken Experience. Si busca souvenirs y otros regalos, pasee por las numerosas tiendas y boutiques, y descubra también el espíritu multiétnico de Ámsterdam en el Mercado de las Flores y en el Mercado de las Pulgas. Los buses de City Sightseeing Amsterdam son accesibles para sillas de ruedas.

You will be able to admire two species of tiger sharing their territory in this park; the Bengal tiger and the great white tiger, both of which are endangered. The park also features a magnificent adventure circuit with over 300 metres of ropes, bridges, passages and tunnels that make up a fantastic assault course for you to try. Test your agility on this taxing assault course and jungle raid, great fun for all ages. A tremendous day out for all the family is located in the South of Tenerife. The Jungle Park offers delights for all ages from its rare collection of animals and birds of prey, to the taxing assault course. Jungle Park features hundreds of species of birds, including birds of prey and exotic birds, all living in their natural habitat within the only jungle in Europe. Don´t miss the Bird of Prey Show, one of the best in the world. You can see falcons, vultures and our stars of the show, the eagles in free flight. This spectacle is performed twice a day. A free return bus is available from numerous stops in the South of Tenerife, picking up only in the Las Américas and Los Cristianos areas.