At some museums, the exhibits focus on science topics that have been studied for years. But how can you learn about current science — the new science discoveries that are reported on television and the Internet every day?

Science 360, of course! With topics ranging from biotechnology to meteorology, Science 360 shows combine animations, videos and other big-screen graphic images with live interaction between audience members and a show presenter.

Science 360 shows are presented in the NASA Digital Theater and are included with purchase of a planetarium show ticket.

Anybody Out There?
Is extraterrestrial life science fiction or science fact? Join a Morehead educator for this live, interactive presentation exploring the age–old question: Are we the only intellegent life in the universe? Find out what current science has to say, then weigh in with your own interpretation of the evidence. Recommended for ages 8 and up. + more info

The Developing Brain
How does the human brain develop? Scientists are studying the external factors that can affect the brain during pregnancy, and this Science 360 shares their research with you. Recommended for ages 8 and up. + more info

Flower Power!
Got allergies? Enjoy eating food? Take medicine upon occasion? Then you're affected by flowering plants. Come learn the secrets researchers are learning about the flowering plants around us. Recommended for ages 8 and up. + more info

Genetic Engineering
What is genetic engineering? How does it affect our lives right now? In “Science 360: Genetic Engineering” audience members learn about the story of the human insulin gene, along with some basic principles of genetic engineering. Recommended for ages 12 and up. + More info

Heat Wave
Earth’s average temperature has risen significantly over the last 100 years. What will happen if Earth continues to warm? Are humans responsible, and can we do anything to stop it? A Morehead educator leads this live, interactive presentation exploring global warming. Recommended for ages 8 and older. + more info

Stem Cells Demystified
We hear about stem cells in the news, but what's the science behind the headlines? Led by >a Morehead educator, this live, interactive presentation explores what stem cells are, why scientists want to study them, and why some stem cell research is controversial. Recommended for ages 12 and older. This Science 360 is supported by a North Carolina Biotechnology Center grant. + more info

What Happened to Pluto?
What makes a planet ... a planet? Astronomers voted to reclassify Pluto, known as the smallest planet in our Solar System. Now Pluto is considered a "dwarf planet" and our Solar System officially has eight planets. How did this happen? + more info

Major funding for Science 360 is provided by a National Science Foundation grant to support internships in physical science education.

Visiting soon? Check out Morehead's interactive calendar to see what's happening when you'll be here. Just click the date — the interactive calendar is typically up-to-date within one week of today.

Please note that Morehead does not offer all of its shows every day and that exhibits may be closed for maintenance or for classes during some hours.

If you're planning to visit several weeks from today, check out our current schedule of public shows to plan your trip and check the interactive calendar just before your visit to learn about any schedule updates.

Please note that seasonal schedules change four times each year (spring, summer, fall and holiday), and some shows are not offered during every schedule.

In addition to its public shows, Morehead offers shows during the week especially for school classes and other field trip groups. These school shows do not appear on the seasonal schedule but do appear on Morehead's daily calendar.

If seats are available, the public may purchase tickets to school shows.

However, school groups with reserved seating have first priority on any remaining seats (for example, if extra chaperons attend), so Morehead cannot guarantee that public seats will be available for school shows.