This show is 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.
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.
Come get edu-gatored with Alicia Davis, the state’s alligator biologist. During this presentation, she will answer the question “What good is an alligator anyways?” by highlighting some of the lesser-known ecological benefits of alligators, explain why it’s not always easy at the top [of the food chain] by identifying some of the challenges facing alligators at the northern extent of their range, share what NCWRC is doing to learn more about alligators in our state, and outline steps that coastal residents and visitors can take to coexist with our crocodilian compatriots.
Alicia Davis is an alligator biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Her current position is responsible for the management and coordination of a wide range of alligator-related projects. Alicia received her bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology from NC State University in 2015 with a minor in Zoology. Alicia is a member of The Wildlife Society (national and state chapters), the North Carolina Herpetological Society, NC Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, and the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Alligator Working Group.
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)