The Museum of Coastal Carolina presents its October Family Program schedule, providing fun and educational content that will inspire curiosity for visitors of all ages:
- Thursdays at 11:00 am – Sea Tales: Listen to captivating stories starring animals or exhibits displayed at the Museum and complete interactive crafts or science activities based on each story:
- October 5 – Lights Out by Marsha Diane Arnold: “In a world marred by light pollution, this quest for true darkness is a clarion call to turn out the lights—so that all may see.” Following this inspiring story, enjoy a glow in the dark paint activity and discover things only visible in darkness.
- October 12 – Sammy Shrimp: Tale of a Little Shrimp by Suzanne Tate: Learn fun facts about shrimp with the help of a little shrimp named Sammy and his big sister followed by a fun activity about local seafood.
- October 19 – Pearlie Oyster: A Tale of an Amazing Oyster by Suzanne Tate: Have you ever wondered how pearls develop inside oysters? Explore the amazing life of an oyster, see how good things sometimes emerge from negative experiences, and learn more about oysters through fun hands-on activities and crafts.
- October 26 – Verdi by Janell Cannon: Deep in the jungle where all pythons are green, Verdi is born a little bit different, and he likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. This gorgeously illustrated picture book sends a timely message about the importance of loving the skin you’re in. Join us for this empowering story, examine cool snake artifacts, and complete a slithering snake craft.
- Fridays at 11:00 am – Touch Tank feeding: Gently touch sea stars, urchins, anemones, whelks, horseshoe crabs, and hermit crabs; watch trained volunteers feed the animals; and learn more about the sea creatures that call the Museum home.
- Saturdays at 11:00 am – Coastal Connections: Learn about local animal species and their habitats along the Carolina coast through fun and interactive presentations and activities:
- October 7 – Light Pollution: From stargazing to hibernation to migration patterns, there are many reasons animals need darkness. Explore the impact of light pollution on wildlife and learn how everyone can reduce light pollution through hands-on self-guided activity stations in celebration of World Space Week.
- October 14 – Marsh Madness: Marshes are areas teeming with wildlife and they’re important for the environment too. Discover the role marshes play in reducing flooding, keeping our water clean, and more in this fun, interactive program.
Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium Education Manager Jamie Justice schedules and facilitates all Family Programs. Justice received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
Admission is free for members. Non-member all-day admission effective March 31, 2022 is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62+), $8 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under.
For more information, call 910-579-1016, visit www.museumplanetarium.org, or like us on Facebook.com /MuseumCoastalCarolina
