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 or stick around after the show ends to explore our exhibits featuring astronaut training at the planetarium, research here at UNC Chapel Hill, enjoy Valentine themed activities in the Launch Lab, or take advantage of special discounts in our gift shop! 

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale online on DATE, and remain on-sale up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets for this special seasonal program almost always sell-out, but if any tickets remain, they will also be available for purchase in our box office on the day of the program.

Member Discount:
Members receive $2 off tickets to this show - please be sure you log-in with your member password to receive your discount at check-out. Member discounts are limited to 2-6 tickets maximum based on membership level.

If you have difficulty with your membership discount online, 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 - Non-Member Discounts: 
Since this is a special seasonal version of Carolina Skies, non-member discounts applicable to regular planetarium shows are not available. Guest passes are not eligible to be redeemed for this program. Walk-up discounts such as UNC student/staff 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

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

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).

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

Solar System Odyssey

Best for:
Children ages 8 to 14 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

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, 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

Sensory Friendly Science

Best for:
Children ages 5+, adults, and their families.

Shows and activities presented during this program are presented with lower audio volume, elevated lighting, and other adjustments to provide a more accommodating environment for guests with sensory sensitivities, but these programs are available for all guests. 

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

These tickets are for the NAME group. If tickets are sold out here, <check here for ticket availability for the NAME group instead> - each group sees the same programs, just in different orders. See the program page for a the specific activity schedule for this group.

Ticket Availability: limit 10 tickets/order
Tickets for this program will go on sale on DATE and will be available online up to one hour prior to showtime. Tickets will also be available for purchase day-of at the box office.

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.

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 for 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

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 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

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). 

Messengers of Time & Space

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