Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a national leader in informal science education, utilizing the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's resources to educate the public and promote a better understanding of science.
Since its founding in 1949 as the first planetarium on a college campus and the first in the South, millions of North Carolina students, teachers, and families — as well as visitors from around the world — have benefitted from Morehead's science programs.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Morehead played a significant role in expanding humankind's exploration of the cosmos by training 62 NASA astronauts in celestial navigation, including 11 of the 12 who walked on the Moon. Today, Morehead is inspiring the next generation of scientific explorers through top-notch educational and public programming, including fulldome planetarium shows, interactive exhibits, hands-on classes, summer camps, and statewide outreach like the annual North Carolina Science Festival.
With a commitment to advancing equitable and inclusive science learning and education through community engagement, an exceptional visitor experience, and efforts to increase workplace belonging, Morehead aspires to achieve its mission of Science for All.
For more information on Morehead programs, visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org or call 919-962-1236.
Company Details
- Employees
- 92
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill,north Carolina 27514,united States
- Phone
- +1 (919) 962-2211
- ne****@****unc.edu
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, And Zoos
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- Website
- moreheadplanetarium.org
- Keywords
- North Carolina Science Festival, Fulldome planetarium show production, Summer Science Camps, After-school programs, Field Trips, Outreach & mobile planetarium programming, Science LIVE!, Skywatching, Membership, STEM Education, STEM, K-12, Exhibits, Informal Science Education.
- HQ
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Competitors
- Marbles Kids Museum, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Museum of Life and Science, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, Green Bank Observatory, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, North Carolina Museum of History, PBS North Carolina.
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center Questions
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center's helpline number is +1 (919) 962-2211
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center's website is moreheadplanetarium.org
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/morehead-planetarium-and-science-center
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center has
92 employees.
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employees at Morehead Planetarium And Science Center.
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center's industry is
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center's top competitors are
Marbles Kids Museum,
North Carolina Department Of Natural And Cultural Resources,
Museum Of Life And Science,
Gregg Museum Of Art & Design,
Green Bank Observatory,
North Carolina Museum Of Art,
North Carolina Museum Of Natural Sciences,
Nasher Museum Of Art At Duke University,
North Carolina Museum Of History,
Pbs North Carolina.
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center's support email address is news@unc.edu
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center's categories are Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Morehead Planetarium And Science Center's founding year is 1949
