Coyote has a razor sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.
Our Science in 3D exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring this exciting experience to you! Dive into the eye of Hurricane Maria, track windspeed and rainfall, and learn what to do when there is a hurricane.
Education docents will be available to assist and answer any questions you may have. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique environment.
This is an North Carolina Science Festival event. The Festival celebrates the economic, educational, and cultural impacts of science in North Carolina through a series of community-based events each April (hosted by schools, colleges, libraries, museums, parks, businesses, and other local organizations). For more information, please visit ncscifest.org.
In Mars 1001, an international crew of astronauts is about to embark on the first interplanetary journey in history, the first manned mission to the surface of Mars. Reporter Miles O’Brien is reporting live from his Space Headquarters TV Studio in New York while events unfold for the crew on their 1001-day long mission. Witness firsthand their brave attempts to put human footprints on Mars and return safely to Earth. This journey is made possible by the biggest engineering feat ever and filled with scientific experiments. The explorers will extend our knowledge of Mars and learn whether or not mankind has a future among the stars. Many challenges will have to be met in order for the crew to succeed and unlock the secrets of the new World!
Learn what it takes to become an astronaut and live in space. This movie is followed by a live star show.
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.
Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system. Laser David Bowie promises more live effects than ever before with Ingram Planetarium’s space-age lighting and projection systems. Expect to see and hear out of the world hits like Starman and Space Oddity, along with diverse offerings spanning Bowie’s career.
Explore the world of marsh sparrows in Southeastern NC. Seaside, Saltmarsh, and Nelson’s Sparrows all spend their winters within the thin band of saltmarshes along the coast of North Carolina. Learn about the study of these fascinating creatures’ winter activity including movement, population size, and seasonal survival. Evangelyn Buckland will also discuss threats to these species and the marshes whose beauty and ecology we all love so much.
Evangelyn Buckland has been a working biologist since 2016. She has done work for the Smithsonian, the National Park Service, and Audubon North Carolina. She received her MS in Marine Biology in December 2020 after studying overwinter survival of marsh sparrows in the lab of Dr. Ray Danner. Also in 2020, she and two collaborators founded the Cape Fear Bird Observatory, a 501(c)(3) devoted to scientific research and community outreach to protect birds and their habitats in the Cape Fear Region. Since graduating, she has been focused on growing this nonprofit as well as working full time on the marsh sparrow project.
Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system. Laser David Bowie promises more live effects than ever before with Ingram Planetarium’s space-age lighting and projection systems. Expect to see and hear out of the world hits like Starman and Space Oddity, along with diverse offerings spanning Bowie’s career.
Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall (not recommended for young children)
Coyote has a razor sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.