For 60 years, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center has supported science education in North Carolina. Now, for just $60, you can support Morehead and get special benefits for yourself -- including free admission to hundreds of science centers and museums nationwide through the ASTC Passport Program.

Membership dues help Morehead produce new planetarium shows, present special events such as Family Science Day and offer thought-provoking programs for adults like Current Science Forums. When you invest in membership, you are investing in Morehead's future.

Become a member today and for a full year you receive:

• Unlimited free admission for two adults and all children (age 18 and under) in your family to planetarium shows, Science 360, Science Live and interactive exhibits


• Priority registration and discounts on summer camp


• 10-percent discount at the Morehead Gift Shop


• Special discounts on classes and other special programs


• Subscription to Morehead member publications


• Guest passes for free admission and parking vouchers


• Admission benefits at more than 290 different museums through the ASTC Passport Program of the Association of Science and Technology Centers. (Some limitations may apply to museums and science centers within a 90-mile radius of Chapel Hill.)


• 50-percent discount on admission to the NC Zoo. Morehead members must present their membership card and a matching photo I.D. to receive the benefit.

Higher membership levels include additional benefits.

A list of membership categories and benefits appears below:

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a unit of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Membership dues are charitable contributions. Your contribution, less the fair market value of offered benefits, is tax deductible. Please refer to the table above to see MPSC's estimation of the tax-deductible portion of your membership contribution. Please refer to Internal Revenue Service Publication 526 for more information.

*Please note that free admission applies to regular planetarium and digital theater shows. MPSC members receive discounts on premium shows, such as laser shows or other shows that do not follow regular ticket pricing.

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center retains the right to amend the terms of the membership program at any time.

Membership privileges cannot be used for field trips and group visits.

You can view a list of frequently-asked questions about membership by choosing the "FAQ" link in the left column of this page. If your question doesn't appear on the list, please contact MPSC's membership office at (919) 843-3475 or at mpscmembers@unc.edu.

We look forward to seeing you at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center!

There are two ways to purchase a membership. You can use Morehead's convenient online membership application services (through ABC Signup) by clicking the box above, or you can purchase one in the Morehead Gift Shop on your next visit.