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Science For All

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

Enrichment Experiences

Grades 3-7

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

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.

Skywatching

For Teens and Adults

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

Morehead in Motion: Science on Stage

Grades K-12

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

Morehead in Motion: Lab to Life

Grades 6-12

Students can explore chemistry and biology-focused labs that show them what scientists do in their jobs.

Special Initiatives & Programs

All Ages

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

Science LIVE!

All Ages

Live science demonstrations on the Science Stage.

Explora Las Estrellas

All Ages

Iniciativa bilingüe para alentar a las familias a Explorar Las Estrellas en casa

Summer Science Camps

Grades K-8

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

Mobile Planetarium

Grades K-12

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

Scout Programs

Special Program for Scouts

Helping Scouts complete their goals and other related badgework requirements.

Star Families

Ages 7-12

Explore astronomy themes as a family.

LEGO-palooza

All Ages

Join the LEGO madness at LEGO-palooza, hosted by Morehead Planetarium & Science Center and the NC LEGO Users Group.

Starry Nights

For Teens and Adults

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

Yoga Under the Stars

For Teens and Adults

Practice yoga inside of our fulldome theater with a local certified instructor.

UNC Science Expo

All Ages

More than 100 exhibitors host interactive table-top activities and workshops on Cameron Avenue at UNC Chapel Hill.

STEMville Science Spectacular

Grades 4-7

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

Teen Science Cafe

For Ages 13-18

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

Afterschool

Grades K-5

Your child can enjoy afternoons at Morehead, participating in our exciting, hands-on afterschool program.

Carolina Science Cafe

For Adults

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

Sunday	1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday - Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday - Friday	10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday	10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Now open Wednesdays—Sundays.

Programs

Science For All

Enrichment Experiences

Morehead in Motion: Earth & Beyond

Skywatching

Morehead in Motion: Science on Stage

Morehead in Motion: Lab to Life

Special Initiatives & Programs

Science LIVE!

Explora Las Estrellas

Summer Science Camps

Mobile Planetarium

Scout Programs

Star Families

LEGO-palooza

Starry Nights

Yoga Under the Stars

UNC Science Expo

STEMville Science Spectacular

Teen Science Cafe

Afterschool

Carolina Science Cafe