We are from Virginia, and had a chanve to attend a session of Science Live with my 7 year old daughter. The 1-hour program and the presenter delivered an amazing and extremely educational experience. You envy people living at the area.
Visited many times and always enjoyed the shows and exhibits. Being on the beautiful UNC campus and in downtown Chapel Hill are added benefits.
One of the most distinguished places on UNC's campus.
This place is for younger children, so if you're looking for a serious planetarium, pass on this one.
My wife and I loved the Carolina Skies show. Definitely a must for anyone interested in astronomy, especially children who will enjoy the interactive nature of the presentation. There's not much else to do there, just a small exhibit on the history of astronauts training there and one room about water conservation with some neat interactive things for kids. It does appear that they're raising funds to update and expand, though, so I'm excited to see what's to come.
I took my 11 and 13 yr old to the Science Live show "Physics". They were complaining they didn't want to go, but I forced them anyway. This is a free program. I can say that it was so fun and amazing, they both LOVED it and want to see more show! The presenting scientist was very nice and knowledgable in his area.
Took my son and daughter here and it was an amazing experience! They loved it!
I love planetariums, and they do a good job here. The staff is always pleasant, and the building and room are clean. However, most all of the shows are for children, and some of us don't have children, or our children are grown. I really wish there was more intellectually stimulating shows instead of shows with cartoon coyotes that say stuff like, "space is really REALLY big and has more stars than cheerios that are in your cereal box."
I was told that if we get 10 or more people, we could have a custom show. I worked hard on gathering people, and offered various dates and times. I got a response back that they would not deviate from their regular showing of children's shows on a Sunday. This was so disappointing.
Again, not everyone who wants to enjoy the planetarium is a child.
There is a car in the parking lot to go to Duke University.
My family enjoyed the Carolina Skies show. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the gift shop has a small but nice variety of things.
Excellent planetarium and perfect place to bring the kids.
Carolina Skies show is seriously MIND BLOWING! Okay, I'm not into constellations (I'm never going to remember all that after one go), but the final 15 minutes will knock off your socks. Why? Well, you'll travel through the universe and feel tinier than you've ever felt before.
If you or someone with whom you plan to attend has difficulty standing for longer than 5-10minutes, then bring a support. You get in line and wait, wait, *the doors open* *people file out of the previous show*, wait, and then walk in. It's not bad, but for someone 90+, it was definitely excessive. Is that why they got 4/5 stars? No.
The seats: they aren't cozy. At the beginning of the show, the announcer will talk about how long the planetarium has been around. Gotta be honest: obvi. The chairs haven't seen an upgrade in years. For as long as you're leaning back, it would be nice to have neck support, more of a recline, or some more cushioning.
I'll tell you what, though, as soon as the last 15min hit, I forgot alll about the chair.
The show is spectacular!
If you need a sense of awe in your day and can't escape to the mountains, come visit the planetarium.
For the amount of money you pay the exhibit is not the greatest.
The show was great in the observatory. We all really enjoyed it. We thought that there would be an exhibit about some aspect of space to help my 7 year old learn bf going to the show. But disappointed that there was nothing of the kind. In addition, the staff member leading the Q & A after the show did not seem to have any knowledge about space whatsoever, nor how to speak to the children making up 80% of the audience. But like I said the show was good.
We lobed it! The room was spacious and visiting on a Saturday morning over the Summer was not over crowded. The line to enter the theater seems a bit in the wrong area as there are shoppers in the gift shop and tourists on the way to the museum area; the like is in the way or doesn't have enough room to stand before the doors open for seating. Nice variety of goods in the gift shop, affordable. Informative displays in the museum area. The show is creative and not top long for a child but long enough to get your money a worth. My 5year old and I say The Magic Treehouse.
what a great place. Very educational informative. Brought my niece and my nephew here and absolutely had a blast, and so did I
Excellent for kids and adults! Beautiful building and very friendly staff. Strong shop all priced to move. Carolina skies demands multiple trips. Feel like your like life is out of sorts? Watch sky at night and realize how tiny you are and how many other worlds other than Earth exist. Puts it in perspective every time. Easy parking at only a couple of bucks. I donate every time to this great institution. Fun off site events too.
My 8 yr old wants to be an Astrologist. We saw the "We are stars" showing and was fantastic. Can't wait to return.
The shows here are really spectacular. Totally worth it.
Came here because I heard great things. There are 2 or 3 exhibits that are historical information. Only thing here is the show
Good place for the kids. Chaperoned a sixth grade field trip. Kids enjoyed the planetarium and classroom experience building a "mars lander". However, I found the energy of the planetarium video and our hosts to be lacking. A great question was asked about "what happens when two black holes merge?" The response back was "I am not sure but I think they merge into one". Correct but such a boring answer to an energetic, time & space continuum warping event.
Great place, highly recommend for adult and kids. Middle school science club (monthly) was outstanding!
took my girlfriend here she loved it! this is an amzing place, we had such an amzing experience, you gotta visit this place is worth every penny!
Very satisfied with my experience. I went to see a show on black holes, and found it very interesting and enticing.
Great programs for kids. (although my kids get sick like sea motion sickness)
a good way to spend a couple hours, especially for younger kids
When looking for something fun to do with my nephew, the Morehead Planetarium is one of the first places I turn to, especially in the HOT NC summertime... because air conditioning is a good thing! He never tires of their shows, even if he's seen one we go to before. I have fond memories of going there on the school activity bus growing up and happy to share the planetarium with him now.
Classic rock laser show was very good and very loud!
Entertaining and educational quarterly constellation shows.
Five Stars. Small but nice planetarium.
Although, Is it bad for a planetarium to only have five stars? Shouldn't a planetarium have 100 billion stars? =)
Morehead Planetarium is good in both the Carolinas . My Kid liked this place. Carolina Skies is the best show.
A great admission for students in elementary school
We saw the Carolina Skies show, which isn't a movie, but a live, narrated tour of the sky visible that night plus a tour of our galaxy and beyond. The theater was freezing cold, which felt nice at first, but bring a sweater
This is a great place for kids and adults alike to learn about the universe.
Great shows at the planetarium and cool science demonstrations. The center is smaller than we expected.
Took my family here on a Saturday and it was quite amazing. It was a little crowded but the kids had fun interacting with the other kids. They had a bunch of activities available for all of us. It felt good for my family to actually enjoy each others company and not their phones, or computer. Will probably get an annual membership. Would suggest to any science lover.
This place is really cool. Any event in here is impressive and a surreal experience! My friend I went for the Carolina Skies Valentine s series, and it was awesome - well thought out and delivered! Also, this place is a really affordable option for a fun outing - our event was only $8/ticket. What a steal!!
Morehead Planetarium: Igniting Curiosity about the Skies since 1949
Morehead Planetarium is a historic institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It was founded in 1949 and has been igniting curiosity about the skies ever since. As the oldest planetarium in the southeast, Morehead Planetarium has a rich history of educating and inspiring generations of visitors.
The planetarium offers a wide range of programs and exhibits that cater to people of all ages. From school groups to families, everyone can find something interesting at Morehead Planetarium. The facility features a state-of-the-art digital dome theater that provides an immersive experience for visitors.
One of the most popular programs at Morehead Planetarium is their star shows. These shows take visitors on a journey through space and time, exploring different constellations, planets, and galaxies. The star shows are accompanied by live narration from experienced astronomers who provide insights into what we know about our universe.
In addition to star shows, Morehead Planetarium also offers interactive exhibits that allow visitors to explore various aspects of astronomy and space science. These exhibits cover topics such as black holes, gravity, and the solar system.
For those interested in learning more about astronomy or pursuing it as a career path, Morehead Planetarium offers educational programs for students at all levels. They have summer camps for kids as young as six years old where they can learn about space science through hands-on activities and experiments.
Morehead Planetarium also hosts special events throughout the year such as stargazing parties where visitors can observe celestial objects through telescopes with guidance from expert astronomers.
The planetarium's commitment to education extends beyond its walls with outreach programs that bring astronomy education directly into schools across North Carolina. Through these outreach efforts, they aim to inspire future generations of scientists and explorers.
Overall, Morehead Planetarium is an exceptional institution dedicated to sparking curiosity about our universe through engaging educational experiences for people of all ages. With its rich history dating back over 70 years combined with its innovative programming today makes it one-of-a-kind destination worth visiting again-and-again!
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