Carolina Skies: Valentine Edition

Best for: 
Carolina Skies: Valentine Edition is designed for an adult and older teen audience. This program is not recommended for children.

About the Show: 
Enjoy Valentine’s Day under the stars! Experience a modified version of our classic star show, Carolina Skies, as we explore the legends of love told by ancient cultures about constellations and other objects visible in the night sky.

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show to explore our exhibits featuring astronaut training at the planetarium, research here at UNC Chapel Hill, or visit our gift shop! Exhibits and gift shop may be closed after the start of your show.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale on DATE, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

Members will be able to purchase tickets to the show 2 days prior on DATE. Since this is a special seasonal program, member discounts do not apply to this show. Members must sign-in at the top-right of the page (or register if you do not have a log-in) to be eligible to purchase tickets early. Limit 2-6 early purchase tickets/member based on membership level, limit of 50 total tickets available for pre-sale for members.

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@email.unc.edu. Our box office is currently open M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays.

Special Program - Note on Discounts: 
Since this is a special seasonal version of Carolina Skies, discounts applicable to regular planetarium shows are not available. Members are eligible to purchase tickets early, but no other discounts are available for this program. Guest passes are not eligible to be redeemed for this program. Walk-up discounts such as UNC students and Museums 4 All are not applicable to this program.

Special Program - Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds/exchanges are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Purchased tickets for special programs may NOT be exchanged for admission to another show or guest passes. In the event this program is cancelled as a result of severe weather or other closure, ticketholders will be refunded.

Star Families

Best for:
Children 7-12 and older and their families. 

About the Show: 
Read more about this show here(Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale on 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

Members will be able to purchase tickets to the show 2 days early. Since this is a special seasonal program, member discounts do not apply to this show. Members must sign-in at the top-right of the page (or register if you do not have a log-in) to be eligible to purchase tickets early. Limit 2-6 early purchase tickets/member based on membership level, limit of 50 total tickets available for pre-sale for members.

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@email.unc.edu. Our box office is currently open M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays.

Special Program - Note on Discounts: 
Since this is a special/seasonal planetarium show, discounts applicable to regular planetarium shows are not available. Members are eligible to purchase tickets early, but no other discounts are available for this program. Guest passes are not eligible to be redeemed for this program. Walk-up discounts such as UNC students and Museums 4 All are not applicable to this program.

Special Program - Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds/exchanges are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Purchased tickets for special programs may NOT be exchanged for admission to another show or guest passes. In the event this program is cancelled as a result of severe weather or other closure, ticketholders will be refunded.

Earth, Moon and Sun

Best for:
Children ages 7-13 and their families.

About the Show:
Read more about this show and see a preview here(Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

From Earth to the Universe

Best for:
Children ages 10 and older and their families.

About the Show:
Read more about this show and see a preview here(Opens in a new window)
 

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

Galileo: The Power of the Telescope

Best for:
Children ages 9 and older and their families. 

About the Show:
Read more about this show here(Opens in a new window) 

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

Yoga Under The Stars

Best for:
Adults

Ticket Availability:
Tickets for this program will be available online up to 3 hours before the program time. Tickets will be available for walk-up purchase as availability permits. 

About the Program:
Enjoy the season mindfully in Morehead’s GlaxoSmithKline Full Dome Theater, beneath an array of stars. This program is approximately 1 hour in duration, and does not include general admission to the museum or access to other experiences at Morehead. Read more about the program here.

Participants will be led in instruction by local yoga instructor, Laura Terry. All levels of yoga experience are welcome. This program is for older teens and adults. Please bring your own yoga mat.

About the Instructor: 
A Physical Therapist since 1998 and a yoga instructor since 2008, Laura Terry combines the science of Physical Therapy and the mind/body integration of yoga in her teaching. She also believes in the power of play and having fun while mindfully moving during her yoga classes. Laura has a private PT practice in Chapel Hill. Learn more about Laura and her Yoga & PT practice here

Members/Discounts:
Members qualify for a $5 discount on up to two tickets per session. Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Yoga Under the Stars is a special, seasonal program and is not eligible for other discounts applicable to regular planetarium shows. 

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Tickets may be rescheduled to other Yoga Under the Stars sessions until 1 week before session date, availability permitting. In the event this program is cancelled as a result of severe weather or other closure, ticketholders will be refunded or offered an exchange to a different session (if availability permits).

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Best for:
Children ages 8+ and adults

About the Show: 
Read more about this show here. (Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

Magic Tree House Space Mission

Best for:
Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. 

About the Show:
Read more about this show and see a preview here(Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale

Best for:
Children ages 7 and older and their families. Younger children will enjoy much of "The Longest Night" but might become frightened during the lead character's journey through the woods and first encounter with the dragon. 

About the Show:
Read more about this show and see a preview here(Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

PVT Carolina Skies

Carolina Skies

Best for:
Recommended for adults and for children ages 9 and older. Not recommended for young children. 

About the Show: 
Read more about this show here(Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

Supermassive Black Holes

Best for:
Recommended for adults and teens. Not recommended for young children. 

About the Show: 
Read more about this show here(Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis

Best for:
Children ages 8+, and their families.

About the Show: 
Read more about this show here(Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

Forward! To the Moon

Best for:
Recommended for adults and for children ages 7 and older. 

About the Show: 
Read more about this show here. (Opens in a new window)

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

One Sky, Many Eyes

Best for:
Recommended for adults and for children ages 9 and older. Not recommended for young children. 

About the Show: 
Join Morehead educators in exploring the night sky through the lens of cultural astronomy. One Sky, Many Eyes is a unique, live overview of the current North Carolina sky - weaving together modern astronomy and traditional Native American, African American and Central American interpretations of the heavens. The rich cultural diversity of the southern United States provides a celestial tapestry that connects us to our history and our shared view of the sky above.

General Admission Included:
This ticket includes general admission to our exhibits, in addition to the show! Arrive prior to your show or stay after your show is over to explore our exhibits featuring research here at UNC Chapel Hill, see live science experiments in our Science Stage, visit our gift shop, or participate in hands-on activities in our Launch Lab! Check our website for our operating hours to see when exhibits are open on the day of your visit.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 2 weeks prior, and be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program as availability permits. 

If you have difficulty with online sales, contact the box office at 919.843.7997 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. In addition to our public operating hours, our box office is available M-F, 9AM -4PM, except holidays. 

Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have issues with Member tickets, please contact the box office at 919.962.1236 or by email at mpsc_tickets@unc.edu. Our box office is open M-F, 8AM - 4PM.

Other Discounts: (not available in advance) 
Some discounts are not available in advance, and are only available when tickets are purchased in-person at the box office on the day of your visit. Please see our plan a visit page online for more information about available in-person discounts. These include second-show discounts, reciprocal discounts for members at participating museums, and discounts for UNC students. 

These special discounts are only available when purchased in-person on the day of your visit. Tickets purchased in advance at full-price that would otherwise be eligible for discount if purchased in-person are not eligible for refund of discount value.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets. Refunds are not available for guests who purchase tickets in advance at full price that would otherwise be eligible for a discount if tickets had been purchased in person on the day of the show. Purchased tickets may be exchanged for admission to another show of equal or lesser value occurring within the next two weeks if availability permits, however, requests for exchange must be made no later than the day prior to the date on the original ticket. Requests for exchange on or after the date on the original ticket are not accommodated. Morehead reserves the right to waive part or all of this refund policy in the event that the show is cancelled due to severe weather or other unexpected circumstances.

MPSC Summer Camp

Grades:
This session is available for children that will be in grades <GRADES> in the fall of 2025.

About the Camp: 
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Members:
Members must be properly registered and logged in to this ticketing website to receive member discounts to this program. Click “Sign In” at the top right of this page, or click “Register” if you don’t have an account. Discounts will display once registrations are added to your cart. Use the same name, address, and email you used when purchasing your membership to register for your account in order for membership discounts to properly apply to purchases. If you have have issues with Member discounts or logging in, please contact the guest services manager, Richard Watt, at rwatt@email.unc.edu or at 919.843.3522.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 
Please see our Summer Camp refund and cancellation policy here

 

Science For All Summit

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2024 Science for All Summit! Please select the appropriate registration type based on your current role. The registration fee includes 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, and digital access to Summit resources including presenter slides and handouts. CEUs may be available for qualifying participants. 

 

The daily schedule for the Summit follows:

  • Wednesday, February 28, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday Conference Center 
  • Thursday, February 29, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday Conference Center 

Optional Add-on

  • Science For All Reception - An Evening of Many Eyes: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Morehead Planetarium & Science Center - $10, purchased separately

    Registrants for the Summit may purchase tickets for the add-on event for themselves and up to 3 additional, non-registrant guests ($10/ticket). Capacity limited. Tickets for this add-on may be added to your cart here, or purchased later in a separate transaction.

 

You can register multiple participants for the Summit in a single transaction; however, you must complete all registration fields for each participant separately.  

 

If you need scholarship assistance, please complete our brief scholarship application here and a discount code will be emailed to you if you receive a scholarship. Please wait to register until after you have been notified of your scholarship status to avoid unnecessary refunds.

 

Online conference registrations may only be paid by card. If your organization requires you to pay by check, and you do not have an alternative card payment method available, please complete the alternative registration form here to request an invoice. Registrations paid by check are due within 2 weeks of receiving an invoice. 

 

Refund Policy: Registrations for Science For All summit and/or reception are non-refundable and non-transferrable. 

 

Please contact rwatt@email.unc.edu with questions about the registration form. 

Please contact scienceforallsummit@unc.edu with general inquiries. 

Please contact Stephanie Ridley to discuss sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. 

 

Clarification on registration type(s) for this program:

  • Student: high school, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Educator: K-12 educator or informal educator (museum, etc.)

Astronomy Workshop - Advanced Training

About the program:
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is pleased to offer astronomy programming designed to help scout groups with badgework and other goals.

Designed for scouts ages 10-13, this program will help scouts learn about astronomy as they model our Earth, Moon, and Sun; identify constellations in a simulated night sky; and use telescopes and binoculars to explore the real night sky. Additionally, they will discuss light pollution and learn about how to follow the ecliptic path of the planets in our Solar System.

Recommended for Scouts BSA or equivalent level. 

Tickets:
Tickets for this program will go on sale on DATE, Ticket sales will close on the Wednesday prior at 6pm. Walkup ticket sales will not be available.

Cancellation/Refunds + Reschedules
All ticket sales are final and refunds are not available for absent guests or unused tickets.

In the event this program is cancelled as a result of severe weather or other closure, ticketholders will be refunded or offered a reschedule to another session (if available).