Best for:
Teens and Adults*.
(Starry Nights programs are designed for adult learners and are open to teens with a strong interest in astronomy and science. For children younger than 13, Morehead offers Star Families, which is designed to suit the learning styles of children ages 7-12.)
About the Show:
Read more about this show and see a preview here. (Opens in a new window)
Special Program - Exhibits Closed:
Our exhibits will be closed during this special planetarium program. Guests will enter through our main entrance for check-in, which will open 15 minutes prior to showtime. Doors will close 5 minutes after the start of the show. We are unable to seat guests who arrive more than 5 minutes late for the program.
Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale 30 days 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 up to 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, 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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
Best for:
Ages 9 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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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).
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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 6-9, this program will help scouts learn about our Solar System. Scouts will “travel” through space and into our Milky Way galaxy in the simulated sky of the planetarium, locate and identify celestial bodies with telescopes, learn all about why years and days are different lengths on different planets, and the different types of eclipses that happen on Earth and the Moon.
Recommended for Cub Scouts or equivalent level. This workshop fulfills requirements 1A, 3B, 3F, and 4A of the "Out of This World" Cub Scout module.
Tickets:
Tickets for this program will go on sale on DATE. Ticket sales will close on the Wednesday prior to the workshop 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).
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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
Best for:
Children 8 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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
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 interpretations of the heavens from various cultures.
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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.
Best for:
Storytelling Under the Stars is recommended for ages 7 and up.
About the Show:
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will present the annual “Storytelling Under the Stars” on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2022, at 6 p.m., featuring students from Professor Brian Sturm's storytelling class at UNC School of Information and Library Science.
Each storyteller will tell a story about the night sky. The storytelling will take place against the backdrop of the “sky” of Morehead’s GlaxoSmithKline Fulldome Theater.
Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale one month 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 two 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.
Best for:
Recommended for adults and for children ages 10 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, 9AM - 4PM.
Special 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 discounts for:
- Adding a 2nd planetarium show
- UNC Employees
- UNC Students
- ASTC Members
- NC Zoo Members
- Kaleideum Members
- SNAP/EBT Card Holders
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.
Code of Conduct:
By entering Morehead or participating in our programs, guests acknowledge and agree to adhere to Morehead's posted Code of Conduct, available at this link.