Star Families

Star Families

Explore astronomy themes as a family! The Star Families series is designed for children (ages 7-12) accompanied by their families. This special program is also good for Scout troops, 4-H clubs and other groups that involve children and parents learning together. Star...
International Science Center and Science Museum Day

International Science Center and Science Museum Day

Join us to celebrate International Science Center and Science Museum Day (ISCSMD) on Saturday, November, 10, 12:30-4 p.m. ISCSMD is a yearly, global event illustrating the impact and reach of all the world’s science centers and science museums. This year, ISCSMD will...
Science in the Movies: Genetic Engineering and Gene Editing

Science in the Movies: Genetic Engineering and Gene Editing

Often poorly understood, and yet an endless source of public fascination and Hollywood inspiration… come explore genetic engineering and gene editing in cinema with a panel of experts who will discuss great (and some not-so-great) movies! Our panelists include the...
The Upside Down Halloween

The Upside Down Halloween

Hop on your bikes and travel to the Upside Down! Enjoy a strange experience filled with themed science stations and activities before dancing the night away in the SECU Daily Planet Theater to hits from the 1980s! Don’t be a mouth breather! ‘80s-era Halloween costumes...
Moonlight Madness: A Family Halloween Event

Moonlight Madness: A Family Halloween Event

Partnering with the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hosting Moonlight Madness, an evening of Halloween activities for kids of all ages on Saturday, October 27 from 4 – 8 PM. There will be games, shows in the GSK...