Chapel Hill - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a number of attractions on campus. Some of the highlights include the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower which can be heard ringing on the hour throughout the day, the Greek Revival style Playmakers Theatre, the Forest Theatre, the Old East building, Davie Poplar which supposedly marks the spot where William R. Davie decided to found the University in 1792, and the original well for the Old East and Old West dormitories, known as The Old Well. The university also maintains the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Coker Arboretum and the Ackland Art Museum.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Carolina Athletic Memorabilia Room of the Dean E Smith Center
For those with a special interest in local sports history, be sure to stop in at the Carolina Athletic Memorabilia Room of the Dean E Smith Center. Here visitors will find all manner of sports paraphernalia related to the Tar Heels athletics program. The Carolina Athletic Memorabilia Room of the Dean E Smith Center is located on the second floor of the building.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill is located on the University of North Carolina campus. The Star Theater and Zeiss Model VI Star Projector provide a unique skywatching experience. The center also features numerous exhibits, art galleries, a Visitor's Center, and well manicured grounds and gardens.
The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is an educational experience that can be enjoyed by young and old.
The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is an educational experience that can be enjoyed by young and old.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
North Carolina Botanical Garden
The North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill provides a welcome escape from the pressures of everyday life. Here visitors can wander the trails and soak up the calming atmosphere. The gardeners at the North Carolina Botanical Garden make the most of each season with dazzling displays from spring to fall. The gardens are located on the property of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, sometimes abbreviated as UNC-CH.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
CB 3375, Totten Center
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3375
United States
CB 3375, Totten Center
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3375
United States
Phone 1 (919) 962-0522
Fax 1 (919) 962-3531
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
North Carolina Collection Gallery
The North Carolina Collection Gallery is housed in the Louis Round Wilson Library at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. The collection is unrivalled in its breadth and depth of visual, and written information. The North Carolina Collection Gallery consists of over 120,000 books and 78,000 pamphlets supplemented by maps, newspapers, journals and other materials.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 13:00 | 17:00 |
