Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

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250 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
+1 (919) 962-1236
http://www.moreheadplanetarium.org

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is a renowned destination in Chapel Hill, NC, offering a range of interactive exhibits and immersive experiences for visitors of all ages. With a commitment to delivering science education to all, Morehead provides signature experiences, field trips, and programs for children, teens, and adults, ensuring everyone can explore the wonders of science.

As a leader in science outreach, Morehead Planetarium & Science Center engages with the community through partnerships, events, and initiatives like the NC Science Festival and the Science for All Summit. With its reimagined planetarium shows, exhibits, and the Launch Lab, Morehead invites visitors to embark on a journey of discovery and exploration, making it a must-visit destination for science enthusiasts.

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4.036 reviews
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Lori W.
5/27/2022

Decided to venture to Chapel Hill for a show of the Carolina Skies at the planetarium! What a great time! We were 2 adult,2 children and it costs about $55. It's a show that is an hour long and...

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Lynn R.
6/16/2023

First time visiting the Moorhead Planetarium in Chapel Hill. I was happy to see all the cool exhibits and I enjoyed the show today called the magic tree house. I wanted to stay for the next show...

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Robbie C.
2/10/2024

First time here on a field trip. Learned that Neil Armstrong trained here. Pretty cool! They are only open on fri-sun to public this time of year. Rest of week is only field trips. We saw a show...

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Dave M.
2/15/2023

The planetarium is great. The visuals are top notch and the staff is excited to present the programs. Definitely worth a showing. The "science center" part is a bit lackluster. It's not huge to...

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Lisa L.
7/6/2024

Warning they will charge you for $10 and there is nothing there to look at. Just an area for kids to play. $5 for a movie. So if you are not going to see a movie you basically are paying $10 for a...

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