Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
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Contributing to the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center takes your impact far beyond the dome. Your gift inspires children across North Carolina by connecting them to the groundbreaking research happening right here in Chapel Hill. For many, Morehead is their first glimpse of a college campus, sparking dreams of what’s possible. But our reach doesn’t stop there—we bring science to their schools and communities, empowering teachers and igniting curiosity in the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Dedicated in 1949, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center was envisioned as a powerful tool for educating North Carolinians. Today, we remain true to our founding purpose by serving communities across the state and beyond. Leveraging the unparalleled resources of UNC-Chapel Hill, we engage the public to deepen their understanding of science and its transformative power.
Through partnerships with UNC scientists, we create award-winning planetarium shows, cutting-edge exhibits, interactive classes, summer camps, and a variety of programs that allow learners of all ages to explore the wonder of science. We connect our visitors to why science matters and how today’s research is shaping the future.
Your support makes it possible for us to reach beyond the dome. Your generosity provides critical funding to create new exhibits, offer scholarships for field trips and summer science camps, enhance our theater, expand outreach programs like the NC Science Festival, and so much more. Together, we can inspire the next 75 years of discovery and innovation.
Join us as we take science beyond the dome—make your gift today!
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Annual Fund
Your unrestricted gift allows us the flexibility to invest strategically in areas of vital importance to the organization and its mission. With your support, we can continue educating and inspiring the next generation of scientists and sparking curiosity for generations to come.
School and Camp Scholarship Fund
Every year thousands of children benefit from Morehead programming like field trips and summer camps. For some, this opportunity isn’t available. Your gift supports scholarships for schools and students in need, allowing us to advance equitable and inclusive science learning and exploration for all.
Visitor Experience Fund
Morehead’s recent renovation created new and improved facilities that enable us to provide out-of-this-world informal science education. But the work isn’t finished. Your gift supports investments in technology, interactive exhibits, and public spaces that help make a visit to Morehead truly wonderful.
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