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Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill features shows like Messengers of Time & Space and Carolina Skies in its GSK Fulldome Theater, where visitors watch planetarium programs alongside general admission to exhibits and Launch Lab activities. The museum also offers Sensory-Friendly Science Night and special programs like Yoga Under The Stars, plus a Breakthrough Hub exhibit highlighting university partnerships. A visit includes access to Science LIVE! demonstrations and the Cosmic Goods gift shop. Birthday parties held here provide a reserved classroom, admission for up to twenty guests, and a planetarium show. UNC-Chapel Hill students with a valid UNC One Card can purchase bundled admission and planetarium show tickets for six dollars, a savings from the regular price of ten dollars ninety-five cents. Visitors with SNAP EBT cards receive admission and planetarium show tickets for one dollar per person, with discounts available for up to seven guests.
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Hours: Friday 2:30–6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Sunday 1:00–6:00 pm
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6 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 31 · 3:00 pmEvent
A planetarium show on October 31 at 3:00 pm. Families journey from Earth through the cosmos in the dome theatre.
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“From Earth to the Universe Dates: October 31, 2026 at 3:00 pm”
Oct 31 · 4:30 pmEvent
A Halloween-themed planetarium show on October 31 at 4:30 pm. Families experience spooky skies in the dome theatre.
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“Scare-olina Skies Dates: October 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm”
Oct 31 · 12:00 pmEvent
A planetarium show about the Sun runs at 12:00 pm on October 31st at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
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“Dates: October 31, 2026 at 12:00 pm”
Oct 31 · 1:30 pmEvent
A planetarium show screening on October 31 at 1:30 pm. Families explore the connection between humans and stars in the dome theatre.
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“We Are Stars Dates: October 31, 2026 at 1:30 pm”
Nov 1 · 4:30 pmEvent
A planetarium show on November 1 at 4:30 pm. Families discover how different cultures view and interpret the night sky.
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“One Sky, Many Eyes Dates: November 1, 2026 at 4:30 pm”
Nov 1 · 1:30 pmEvent
A planetarium show on November 1 at 1:30 pm. Families explore the planets and moons of our solar system in the dome theatre.
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“Solar System Odyssey Dates: November 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm”
Visitors with SNAP EBT cards receive $1 Admission + Planetarium Show tickets for cardholder and up to 7 guests
“Visitors with SNAP EBT cards are eligible for $1 Admission + Planetarium Show tickets for the cardholder and up to 7 guests at the same per ticket price.”
SNAP EBT cardholders receive discounted tickets for up to seven guests
“Cardholders are eligible for discounted tickets of $1 per person for up to seven guests.”
UNC-Chapel Hill students with valid UNC One Card receive discounted admission + planetarium show bundled tickets
“and $6 admission + planetarium show bundled tickets. All students must show their UNC One Card to receive the discount.”
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Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 am until 6:00pm
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10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays
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Tuesday–Friday 8:30 AM–10:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM–10:30 AM, 11 AM–1 PM
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Wed-Sat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun: 1 to 5 p.m., Mon-Tue: Closed
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Morning camp hours are from 8:30-12:30
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9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays
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Monday–Friday 10am–10pm, Saturday–Sunday 10am–8pm
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Mon: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Tue: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed–Thu: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sun: Closed
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