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In line with the UNC-Chapel Hill holiday schedule, Morehead will be closed on Friday, July 3, and open on July 4 and July 5.

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Saturday Science Sparks: The Spectrum of Science

June 27 @ 10:00 am 3:00 pm

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The Spectrum of Science

In June’s Saturday Science Sparks session, dive into new STEM experiences! As an initiative bringing you up close to current science, we’re excited to welcome UNC-Chapel Hill’s Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) for a day of interactive activities. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, visit our Launch Lab to create DNA bracelets, experiment with pipette art, and split light into a spectrum!

Included with paid admission and located in the Launch Lab.

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.

Included with admission

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

250 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 United States
919.962.1236
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