Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, as a unit of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has suspended public operations until further notice because of ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) concerns. You can read our full statement here.

 

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Every April the North Carolina Science Festival hosts a state-wide, month-long celebration of science that includes hundreds of hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, expos, exhibits and more.

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