Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Magic Tree House Space Mission
2026-01-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

Star Families: Winter Skies
2026-01-10 12:00 - 13:00

Saturday Science Sparks: Stellar Gaming with UNC’s Young Worlds Lab
2026-01-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
Explore with the experts during Saturday Science Sparks

Want to think like an astronomer? In our first-ever Saturday Science Sparks, UNC’s Young Worlds Lab will be in the Hidden Lives of Stars exhibit—ready to explore the cosmos with you! These astronomers, featured in the exhibit, will take visitors of all ages on their journey of discovery. Study the stars, ask questions, try science tools, and leave inspired!

Located at the Hidden Lives of Stars exhibit in the Polaris Gallery.

MORE is happening at Morehead this year

New for 2026, Saturday Science Sparks offers Morehead guests a closer encounter with current science. Covering topics like astronomy, the physics of juggling, and computer science, this program collaborates with community partners and academic clubs, bringing you up-close experiences in the exciting world of STEAM. Saturday Science Sparks is open to the public and included in admission. Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of each month!

The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale
2026-01-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-18 15:00 - 16:00

Messengers of Time & Space
2026-01-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:00

Carolina Skies
2026-01-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-17 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-18 16:30 - 17:30

Solar System Odyssey
2026-01-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-18 13:30 - 14:30

Supermassive Black Holes
2026-01-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-30 15:00 - 16:00

One Sky, Many Eyes
2026-01-16 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-23 16:30 - 17:30

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2026-01-17 12:00 - 13:00

[CANCELLED] Magic Tree House Space Mission
2026-01-24 10:30 - 11:30

[CANCELLED] Supermassive Black Holes
2026-01-24 12:00 - 13:00

[CANCELLED] The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale
2026-01-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:00

[CANCELLED] Messengers of Time & Space
2026-01-24 15:00 - 16:00

[CANCELLED] Carolina Skies
2026-01-24 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-01-25 16:30 - 17:30

[CANCELLED] Solar System Odyssey
2026-01-25 13:30 - 14:30
