Morehead Planetarium

250 E Franklin St Chapel HillNC27514
Closed
Sunday
1:00am-4:30pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00am-3:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am-3:30pm
Thursday
10:00am-3:30pm
Friday
10:00am-3:30pm
Saturday
10:00am-3:30pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Average Rating
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Description

Since 1949, Morehead Planetarium And Science Center has been providing Planetarium from Chapel Hill.
by dandb on June 29, 2015 from dandb

Editorial Reviews

The original Apollo astronauts trained here, at what's one of the largest planetariums in the country. You can see planetarium shows, science demonstrations, and exhibits for children and adults.
by fodors on April 09, 2015 from fodors
A star-filled escape in the heart of Chapel Hill.:
In Short
With its enormous sundial and rows of rose bushes out front, the planetarium is a local landmark. Inside, a kid-friendly gift shop--selling sharks' teeth, glow-in-the-dark star...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on June 08, 2006 from Citysearch

Information from the business

Welcome to the largest fulldome digital planetarium in the Southeast!
by facebook on January 22, 2014 from facebook
Mission:The University of North Carolina Morehead Planetarium and Science Center informs and inspires the public about the foundations and frontiers of scientific discovery. Through innovative educational experiences, Morehead engages the public and the University community in a forum for interpreting contemporary science.
by superpages on November 25, 2013 from superpages