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Why is the sky blue? We'll answer this question and more in this kid-friendly show about the colors is told through the medium of space and our solar system. GET […]
Visit us to experience our Touch Tank feeding on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Plan to join us, and, with staff and trained volunteer assistance, you can GENTLY touch some of […]
Creativity, collaboration, and diverse expertise will be crucial in solving the questions we face today. Learn why in Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. GET TICKETS
Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. GET TICKETS
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up […]
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore […]
Why is the sky blue? We'll answer this question and more in this kid-friendly show about the colors is told through the medium of space and our solar system. GET […]
Join us every Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Sea Tales. Each week we will read a story representing one of the animals or exhibits at the museum and complete an […]
Creativity, collaboration, and diverse expertise will be crucial in solving the questions we face today. Learn why in Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. GET TICKETS
Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. GET TICKETS
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up […]
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore […]
Why is the sky blue? We'll answer this question and more in this kid-friendly show about the colors is told through the medium of space and our solar system. GET […]
Visit us to experience our Touch Tank feeding on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Plan to join us, and, with staff and trained volunteer assistance, you can GENTLY touch some of […]
Creativity, collaboration, and diverse expertise will be crucial in solving the questions we face today. Learn why in Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. GET TICKETS
Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. GET TICKETS
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up […]
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore […]
Why is the sky blue? We'll answer this question and more in this kid-friendly show about the colors is told through the medium of space and our solar system. GET […]
Join us Thursdays at 3 p.m. throughout April and May to investigate Invertebrates. From wiggly worms to roly-poly beetles, to beautiful butterflies, insects come in all shapes and sizes and […]
Creativity, collaboration, and diverse expertise will be crucial in solving the questions we face today. Learn why in Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. GET TICKETS
Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. GET TICKETS
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up […]
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore […]
Surveying soft rock, pop, and adult contemporary and easy listening music, this fun family laser concert is a beautiful artistic interpretation for all ages. Featuring music from over five decades, […]
Here’s a laser show that “Won’t back down!” Laser Tom Petty celebrates the life and work of one of rock’s most prolific legends and explores his careers as both a […]
Why is the sky blue? We'll answer this question and more in this kid-friendly show about the colors is told through the medium of space and our solar system. GET […]
Visit us to experience our Touch Tank feeding on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Plan to join us, and, with staff and trained volunteer assistance, you can GENTLY touch some of […]
Creativity, collaboration, and diverse expertise will be crucial in solving the questions we face today. Learn why in Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. GET TICKETS
Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. GET TICKETS
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up […]
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore […]
Fans can't get enough of the retro vibe of the hit series Stranger Things. Take a trip to the upside-down in the safety of the dome. Experience the '80s tunes […]
Do you tear up when you hear “Thanks, Mean Joe?” Do you wonder “Where’s the beef?” Do you think Max Headroom is the greatest political commentator of all time? Then […]
Family Day is a carnival-style event and one of the Museum of Coastal Carolina’s most popular days, It features live snakes, an opportunity to meet a mermaid and more. With […]
Why is the sky blue? We'll answer this question and more in this kid-friendly show about the colors is told through the medium of space and our solar system. GET […]
Join us Saturdays at 11 a.m. in April and May to meet our Pollinator Pals. Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes from bees and butterflies to birds, bats, moths, […]
Creativity, collaboration, and diverse expertise will be crucial in solving the questions we face today. Learn why in Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. GET TICKETS
Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. GET TICKETS
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up […]
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore […]
Blending diverse styles of like hip-hop, R&B, pop and electronic music, the highly polished productions of Korean Pop have become a cultural phenomenon worldwide. Ingram planetarium combines those catchy hooks […]
Laser Bowie celebrates the musical legacy of the enigmatic chameleon of music David Bowie. Enjoy the glam and spectacle of lasers dancing along with the music of one of […]
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The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that supports operations of the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach, NC through admission fees, private donations, community contributions, grants, memberships, and gift shop sales.
“Very nice little museum. Very walkable if you are staying in the area, but also ample free parking if you are driving over to it. They have a combo ticket available with the Planetarium that is a good deal – just make sure you have time to do both. Interesting displays, hands on stuff for the kids, and a cool touch tank. If you are in the area would highly recommend stopping by.”
“Immersive, literally, and informative. Such a great collection and display of Carolina wildlife and sealife. Interactive displays build and understanding of tides, waves and watersheds. The tide pool and shell collection room will preoccupy you for much longer than you anticipate. Such a gem.”
“We went with our 4 grandkids 6 years old and under. The kids loved it. Lots of hands-on fun.”
“My husband and I have visited several times over the years and are NEVER disappointed! The staff is always friendly. It’s a great place for kids to seniors. Kids have several interaction opportunities that are educational and fun. The touch tank and aquariums are always pristine and well-tended to.
“This is a great museum for both children and adults. They have some very interesting animal displays as well as local history exhibits. It looks a bit small on the outside but there’s actually a lot to see inside!”
“Spent about 2 hours here with my 2 and 5 year olds. They both loved the touch and feel tank! Also really enjoyed coloring and putting their pictures into the projector where it came to life on the big screen. Ocean Isle is a really cute town and would definitely go back.”
“A must-visit for vacationing families! Everyone enjoyed the this fun and educational museum. At the end of the tour we decided to retroactively add on the partnered planetarium trip, and a manager came out to accommodate our request. Highly recommended from our family!”
“My family consisted of 6 adults and 4 kids. The kids ages range from 7yrs old to 11 months and everyone of us, young and old had a great time here. They have alot of interactive exhibits for all ages! All the volunteers that we met were super nice and very informative.”
“Ingram Planetarium is an awesome piece to the Sunset Beach community. The facility itself is great (clean, well kept, etc.), and they are creative with the shows they offer. We saw a Christmas-themed light show and it was a 10/10.”
“I took my 10-year-old, my 17-year-old, and my sister to see the Pink Floyd laser light show. It was really cool and all 4 of us left very happy for having experienced it.”
“Best part of our vacation. The puzzle had my family locked in and connecting. There were some beautiful moments. The actual show in the planetarium was nice, the show we chose was a little weird to me; but entertaining. The Presenter was great as well.”
“Really excellent! I really liked the 3 pm show on Friday that explained the basics of astronomy. I appreciated the scientific approach. I learned a lot. The presenter is a very knowledgeable man and has a wonderful speaking voice. Worth the visit.”
“Very small but incredibly cool! The staff was really friendly and the touch tank was a huge hit for us! We will return!”
“I found the experience so fun, not being from here I enjoyed learning about the coast.”
“An unforgettable experience with the laser show!! It’s a must do for any music lover and psychedelic lights.”
The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation has launched a capital improvement project, Elevating Access, to make essential building modifications to the Museum that will increase accessibility. Please donate to help us reach our goal of $1.1 million dollars.
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