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.

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. 

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, 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. 

Astronaut

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. 

Cosmic Colors

Best for:
Children ages 8 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, 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. 

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, 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. 

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, 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. 

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, 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. 

We Are Stars

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. 

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, 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. 

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, 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. 

The Sun: Our Living Star

Best for:
Children 8 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, 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. 

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, 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. 

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, 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. 

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. 

 

Storytelling Under The Stars

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.