Morehead Planetarium and Science Center


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Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

250 E. Franklin St.

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

 

Latitude: 35° 54' 52.92" N

Longitude: -79° 3' 5.4" W

Email: mhplanet@unc.edu

 

Business:(919) 962-1236

Fax:(919) 962-1238

Description

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's new GlaxoSmithKline Fulldome Theater is the largest digital video planetarium on a college campus in the world. Also has digital theater, skywatching sessions, exhibits, sundial rose garden and gift shop. Tickets $7.25 adults and $6 children, students and seniors.

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Special Directions

Take exit 270 (HWY 15-501) towards Chapel Hill. After a one and half miles, the road forks. Stay to the right and get on Franklin Street. The Morehead Center is 2.5 miles on the left on Franklin Street.

Amenities

  • Admission Charge $: Adults $7.25; Children, students and seniors $6
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Childrens Activities
  • Gift / Retail Shop
  • Group Rate Available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hours of Operation: Please visit our website for our hours
  • Location: Downtown
  • Maximum Seating Capacity: 300
  • Season of Operation: Year Round
  • Tour Buses Welcome
  • Tour Group Check-In

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