The Museum of Coastal Carolina begins its summer season on May 27, 2016. From May 27 through September 5, 2016 the Museum will be open from 10-8 Monday-Thursday, 10-5 Friday, and 10-1:30 Saturday. The museum is located at 21 East Second Street in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Admission is free for members. Non-member admission is $9.50 adults, $8.50 seniors (62+), $7.50 children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. Questions? Call the museum at 910-579-1016 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.
Here is the Museum’s summer schedule of events that begins on May 27:
Monday
11:00 – Touch Tank Feeding – Help docents feed the live animals in the Touch Tank
3:30 – Odyssey of the Sea Turtle – Learn about the life cycle of sea turtles
6:00 – Mysteries of the Sea – Marine animals: Learn to differentiate myth from reality
Tuesday
11:00 – Shell Sleuths – Learn about local seashells and the animals that live in them
3:30 – Ocean Reef Explorer and Gyotaku Fish Printing – Learn about marine animals, then make a fish print using a Japanese technique called Gyotaku
6:00 – Sand Bar Lecture Series – Sponsored by OIB Surf & Java – Dates/topics:
— May 31 — U.S. Navy: Carrier Aviation, Seal Team 6 – presented by Howard (“Rusty”) Petrea
— June 7 – North Atlantic Right Whales: The Science & Conservation of a Species on the Brink of Extinction – presented by Mark Baumgartner, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
— June 14 – What is the Most Significant Environmental Crisis We Face? – presented by Richard Hilderman, Ph.D.
— June 21 – Birds of Southeast NC – presented by Jill Peleusus, Wild Bird & Garden
— June 28 – Sea Biscuit Shelter & Migrating Water Birds, Mary Ellen Rogers, Sea Biscuit Shelter
— July 5 – Jesters Jumble Magic Show – presented by No Sleeves Magic – There is a $4 per person surcharge for this show
— July 12 – Archaeology at Colonial Brunswick – Part II – presented by Jim McKee, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson
— July 19 – Alligators! – presented by Andy Gould, Fort Fisher Aquarium
— July 26 — The Ins & Outs of Surfing – presented by Jesse McCrery, OIB Surf & Java
— August 2 – Severe Weather Safety & East Coast Tsunamis – presented by Sandy LaCorte, National Weather Service in Wilmington
— August 9 – Aurora Fossil Museum Park: The History – presented by Cynthia Crane, Aurora Fossil Museum
— August 16 – Air Officer! USS Enterprise – presented by Harry Hartsell, former U.S. Naval Officer & Aviator
— August 23 – Core Sounders: Living from the Sea (movie)
Wednesday
11:00 – Touch Tank Feeding – Help docents feed the live animals in the Touch Tank.
3:00 – Ocean Isle Beach Fire & Rescue – Kids: Learn fire safety techniques and climb aboard a fire truck! This activity is based on the weather and the availability of OIB F&R staff.
3:30 – Commotion in the Ocean – Kids: Learn about the animals you might encounter in the ocean as well as some basic beach safety rules.
6:00 – Beachy Bingo – Play bingo on a card featuring museum exhibits, then use your card to explore the museum.
Thursday
11:00 – Forensics in the Sand – Kids: Make a set of your own fingerprints and learn about forensic identification techniques.
3:30 – Shark Hunt – Learn about sharks, then dig for shark teeth in the museum’s fossil pit.
6:00 – Snakes Alive! – Meet live snakes and reptiles up close and personal. Live feeding precedes the program.
Friday
11:00 – Touch Tank Feeding – Help docents feed the live animals in the Touch Tank.
6:30 – Free concert in the museum’s parking lot – Sponsored by OIPOA – Bring a beach chair and a cooler and enjoy the music.
Download a Printable Museum of Coastal Carolina Summer Schedule
Ingram Planetarium:
Ingram Planetarium begins its summer season on May 27, 2016. From May 27 through September 5, 2016 Ingram Planetarium will be open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. During the summer, doors open at 10:30 on Monday-Friday and 12:30 on Saturday. Movie trailers and playlists for laser light and music shows are available at Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Admission is free for members. Non-member per-show admission (including NC sales tax) to see a Sky Theater show is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors (62+), $7.50 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under. For more information, call 910-575-0033 or visit www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.
Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Admission is free for members. Non-member admission isDoors open at 11:30 at Ingram Planetarium on Friday and Saturday through May 21. Movie trailers and complete playlists for laser light and music shows are available at www.MuseumPlanetarium.org.
Here is Ingram Planetarium’s summer schedule that begins on May 27:
Monday-Friday Shows in the Sky Theater
11:00 Laser Spirit – Half-price admission! – A patriotic salute to American music featuring mesmerizing laser artwork. Laser Spirit will not be shown July 25-29.
11:00 July 25-29 only – Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Journey – Celebrate Christmas in July with the season’s greatest hits and featuring a dazzling finale by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
12:00 The Sky Tonight! – Explore the planets, constellations, and other celestial events visible in the Carolina night sky.
Monday-Saturday Shows in the Sky Theater
1:00 Accidental Astronauts – NEW! – Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, their dog Armstrong, and a wise-cracking starship computer as they embark on an unexpected journey into space exploring the sun and moon. Followed by a live star show.
2:00 Astronaut – What training do astronauts need? What dangers do astronauts face? What does it take to live on the space station? Find out in this exciting program! Followed by a live star show.
3:00 Undiscovered Worlds – This movie explores the timeless question: Do other planets like Earth exist? Followed by a live star show.
4:00 Seven Wonders – Witness the seven wonders of the ancient world as well as some modern cosmic wonders. Followed by a live star show.
5:00 The Sky Tonight! – Explore the planets, constellations, and other celestial events visible in the Carolina night sky.
Laser Light & Music Shows on Thursday & Friday
Thursday
6:00 Laser Country
7:00 Laser Michael Jackson
8:00 Laser Led Zeppelin
Friday
6:00 Laser Beatles
7:00 Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall – not recommended for young children
8:00 Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Public funding for Accidental Astronauts and Let It Snow was provided by the Town of Sunset Beach through its Accommodation Taxes.
