Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, September 26, 2020, by learning Moon science and stories and discovering the best phases for observing the Moon (spoiler alert: not full moon). This event is a part of a Cape Fear Museum program.
Join us for one of the biggest celebrations of science in the state. Check out more than 100 hands-on activities and science demonstrations lead by STEM students, researchers, and practitioners from across UNC.
Join us for one of the largest celebrations of science in North Carolina!
Join Us at Science for All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night! Experience the wonders of science in a sensory-friendly environment! On Saturday, November 23, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will host a special event featuring interactive activities, engaging fulldome theater shows, captivating exhibits, and dynamic science performances. With changes made to fit various sensory sensitivities, this Read more...
Join us for one of the biggest science celebrations in the state! Every year, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center hosts a day of science learning and fun for our community in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, students, and staff. The UNC Science Expo is a signature event of the annual North Carolina Science Festival and one of Read more...
Join us for our first-ever Saturday Science Sparks! From 1 - 4 pm, meet the scientists behind Morehead's new Hidden Lives of Stars exhibit.
This Valentine's Day, experience puppy love with Spot, UNC-Chapel Hill's very own robot dog! For this Saturday Science Sparks, we'll be joined by UNC-Chapel Hill's Experimental Engineering Lab (EEL) and the Interactive Robotics and Novel Technologies (IRON) Lab.
As a Community Activation Partner for the NC Museum of Art's 2026 Art in Bloom, join us for a striking floral installation inspired by fire!
Join us for a fun-filled day of STEM exploration at the Science for All Youth Summit! Registration closes on March 1.
In this Saturday Science Sparks session, join the Juggling Club of Carolina and the Educating for the Virtues of Attention initiative as they demonstrate the math, physics, focus, and fun behind juggling!
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is excited to serve as a Community Activation Partner for Art in Bloom, an annual experience by the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA)! On Saturday, March 14, join us for an evening of skywatching in the NCMA Museum Park.
Join us for one of the biggest science celebrations in the state! Every year, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center hosts a day of science learning and fun for our community in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, students, and staff. The UNC Science Expo is a signature event of the annual North Carolina Science Festival and one of Read more...
In this Saturday Science Sparks session, meet the scientists of UNC’s Sockman Lab and explore the wonders of winged migration!
Join us for Saturday Science Sparks, a special initiative bringing you up close to current science!
Join us for Saturday Science Sparks, a special initiative bringing you up close to current science!
See you at the next Saturday Science Sparks session! In August, join members of UNC’s Data-Driven EnviroLab for a fire hands-on experience around the challenge of a warmer climate.
Join us for Saturday Science Sparks, a special initiative bringing you up close to current science!
Join us for Saturday Science Sparks, a special initiative bringing you up close to current science!
