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Science For All

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s diverse programs offer something for everyone – from school groups to adults and families – both on-site and in your community.

Skywatching

For Teens and Adults

Take a guided tour of the night sky with one of our free monthly skywatching sessions.

Private Skywatching Science Nights

ALL AGES

See the stars with us! Morehead’s astronomy team offers private skywatching at your location.

Science for All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night

Experience the wonders of science in a sensory-friendly environment!

Scout Programs

Special Program for Scouts

Helping Scouts complete their goals and other related badgework requirements.

Summer Science Camps

Grades K-8

Encourage your child's curiosity and intellectual growth in a fun, nurturing environment.

Morehead in Motion: Earth & Beyond

Grades K-12

Students explore astronomy and earth science in this new mobile program that now includes our mobile planetarium.

Science for All Youth Summit

Grades 4-7

Meet local scientists and explore STEM careers with fun, hands-on activities.

UNC Science Expo

All Ages

More than 100 exhibitors provide hands-on activities, games, science demonstrations, and lab tours on the quads surrounding Morehead.

Morehead in Motion: Science on Stage

Grades K-12

Request a hands-on science assembly, designed for indoor and outdoor spaces.

Science LIVE!

All Ages

Live science demonstrations on the Science Stage.

Mobile Planetarium

Grades K-12

Please note that this program is unavailable for the 2021-22 school year.

Star Families

Ages 7-12

Explore astronomy themes as a family.

Enrichment Experiences

Grades 3-7

Add an exciting dimension to any school visit with a hands-on, minds-on Discovery Class.

Starry Nights

For Teens and Adults

Explore the night sky under the planetarium dome! For adults and teens.

Special Initiatives & Programs

All Ages

Learn more about our special programs to support high-quality science education across the state.

Teen Science Cafe

For Ages 13-18

Explore current science topics with your peers in a fun and inclusive environment!

Carolina Science Cafe

For Adults

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Carolina Science Cafe.

Explore

2025 Science for All Summit

March 3 – 4, 2025 From IDEA to Action Friday Conference Center | Chapel Hill, NC Morehead Planetarium and Science…

2023 Science for All Summit

April 5-6, 2023 From IDEA to Action Friday Conference Center | Chapel Hill, NC On April 5-6, 2023, Morehead Planetarium…

2024 Science for All Summit

February 28-29, 2024 From IDEA to Action Friday Conference Center | Chapel Hill, NC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center hosted…

Science for All Summit

community convening to advance access and opportunity in STEM fields

Monday – Thursday	Closed
Friday	2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday	1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Operating Hours

Find A Program

Science For All

Skywatching

Private Skywatching Science Nights

Science for All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night

Scout Programs

Summer Science Camps

Morehead in Motion: Earth & Beyond

Science for All Youth Summit

UNC Science Expo

Morehead in Motion: Science on Stage

Science LIVE!

Mobile Planetarium

Star Families

Enrichment Experiences

Starry Nights

Special Initiatives & Programs

Teen Science Cafe

Carolina Science Cafe

Explore

2025 Science for All Summit

2023 Science for All Summit

2024 Science for All Summit

Science for All Summit