If you’re looking for an educational way to satisfy your child’s’ scientific curiosity The Moorehead Planetarium is the place to go.  Without question, this Science 360 and Science LIVE demonstrations are unbeatable.

One of the longest running shows, Carolina Skies, is just magnificent. Viewers learn how to spot the planets and stars currently making up the night sky and how to find the cardinal directions using celestial signposts. One will also learn the constellations and the ancient myths that string together their component stars. Other shows include “Destination space”, “Earth, Moon, and Sun”,  “Extinction”, “Extreme Weather”, and “Life in the Universe” and are fun and educational!

Current exhibits now showing at the planetarium are “Ancient Carolinians” and “Zoom In: Science at the Extremes”.

Typical Hours for the Moorehead Planetarium are:

Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm and 6:30pm-9pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm

Admission prices typically are $6 for adults, $5 for children, and FREE for members!

For a special web offer for $1 off admission, please click here.

For updates on shows, show times, admission costs, and current exhibits please visit the Moorehead Planetarium online!