Science for All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night
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Welcome to Morehead’s Science for All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night!
Friday, August 23 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Experience the wonders of science in a sensory-friendly environment! On Friday, August 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 event is perfect for all ages and offers a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy science.
Purchase Your Tickets
To keep our sessions small, participants will be divided into two groups with identical programming. The Saturn group will start with our Science Stage while the Neptune group will begin with the planetarium show. Tickets and schedules for both groups can be found below. Printed schedule copies will be available for guests at the event. To purchase tickets, please click the purchasing link below for the group schedule that best suits your needs:
Neptune Group (Purchase Tickets)
| Activity | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 – 4:45 pm | Check-In | Front Desk |
| 4:45 – 5:30 pm | Earth, Moon and Sun | Fulldome Theater |
| 5:30 – 5:45 pm | Transition | |
| 5:45 – 6:05 pm | Science LIVE! | Science Stage |
| 6:05 – 6:10 pm | Transition | |
| 6:10 – 6:30 pm | Tinker Time | Launch Lab |
Saturn Group (Purchase Tickets)
| Activity | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 – 4:45 pm | Check-In | Front Desk |
| 4:45 – 5:05 pm | Science LIVE! | Science Stage |
| 5:05 – 5:10 pm | Transition | |
| 5:10 – 5:40 pm | Tinker Time | Launch Lab |
| 5:40 – 5:45 pm | Transition | |
| 5:45 – 6:30 pm | Earth, Moon and Sun | Fulldome Theater |
About Earth, Moon and Sun
This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an animated character who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and learn to distinguish between stories and science.
This show is recommended for ages 7 and up.
Learn More
Join us to experience a day of amazing science fun! Find more information on our exhibits, resources, and parking.
Plan A VisitOur sensory-friendly event is designed to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all ages with sensory sensitivities. The event will feature reduced lighting and sound levels, designated quiet areas, cool down kits, and trained staff to support a comfortable and engaging experience.
Each attendee will receive a welcome bag that includes a fidget, map, checklist, social narratives, and more.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a unit of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). UNC provides downloadable maps in PDF format to help visitors locate accessibility features on the UNC campus:
Morehead welcomes requests from guests with special needs and requests for accommodations. Please view our Non-Discrimination Policy online for reference.
Do you need to make an accommodation request? Please contact our Box Office at 919.843.7997 or email us at mpsc_tickets@email.unc.edu as far in advance of your visit as possible.
PARKING
Spaces are designated directly in front of the Morehead Building to provide parking for persons with disabilities. Curb cuts provide access to sidewalks, which are primarily brick throughout the UNC campus.
ENTRANCE
Morehead’s primary entrance is on the west side of the building where a grand staircase and large banners are located.
The main entrance provides a ramp, handrails, push-button door entry, and access to accessible bathrooms and an elevator.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES
Morehead offers a limited supply of headsets for assisted listening during educational programming. These devices are available for use in the GSK Fulldome Theater, Science Stage, Australis Classroom, Borealis Classroom, and South Gallery Classroom.
If you wish to use assistive listening in the GSK Fulldome Theater, please inform Box Office staff at least 15 minutes before your planetarium show time.
If you wish to use assistive listening during programs in the Science Stage or a classroom, please inform the Morehead staff member leading the program at least 15 minutes before the program begins.
There is no charge to use these assistive listening devices for Morehead programming. Please note that the devices are lent on a first-come, first-serve basis.
INTERPRETERS/TRANSLITERATORS
Sign language interpretation and cued speech may be available through UNC Accessibility Resources and Service. Please get in touch with the Box Office at 919.843.7997 or email us at mpsc_tickets@email.unc.edu at least two weeks before your visit to request this service. Interpretation assistance is dependent upon the availability of interpreting services.
Crystal Harden | Director of Program and Access Initiatives
919.843.8496 | charden@unc.edu
Davron Rorie | Access Initiatives Specialist
919.843.0650 | krorie@unc.edu