Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Your family can explore one of humanity's biggest questions in this engaging planetarium show: what will it take to get to Mars? Over 24 minutes, you'll watch an animated presentation that dives into real NASA research and the initiatives underway to prepare future astronauts for deep space travel. The show is created through a partnership between the Bell Museum, NASA, and UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, so you know the science is solid and current. This experience works well for elementary-aged kids and up, highlighting how teamwork, creativity, communication, and expertise across many fields make space exploration possible. It's designed to spark interest in STEM careers while answering genuine questions about space travel. If your child is hard of hearing, captions are available—just let a staff member know when you arrive. Tickets can be purchased through the museum's website, and you can visit during the listed operating hours.