Located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill on the campus of The University of North Carolina, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center offers dazzling multimedia star shows, interactive exhibits featuring current science research and an array of classes, lectures, camps and other special events year-round. Whether you’re 8 or 80, fun and discovery await you at Morehead. Are you curious?
Explore our state's past in "The Ancient Carolinians"
Afterschool programs just got better!
No shows Friday night — it's Jupiter Ball!
Register now for fall and spring field trips!
News & Events
- Just in time for Thanksgiving dinner ... Meet scientist Margaret Scarry and learn how human diets have changed over 12,000 years. +More
- "Star Stories" — a Storytime Science adventure for kids This program on Dec. 20 is especially for ages 4-6 (accompanied by an adult!). +More
- Morehead's WHISE initiative wins grant Teachers can attend "Darwin Across The Disciplines" seminars in spring and summer. +More
