Now on display in Ingram Planetarium’s Paul Dennis Science Hall — Sunset Beach’s 50th anniversary exhibit. There is no charge to visit the Science Hall, so stop by and see this great exhibit.
The Museum of Coastal Carolina and The Ingram Planetarium
Museum Events
May 18 at 11:00 -- Who Are You Swimming With?
Admission: Free for Museum members. All-day non-member admission: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children ages 3-4, and free for ages 2 and under.
May 24 at 11:00 -- Beachy Bingo!
May 24 at 3:30 -- Help docents feed the live animals in our Touch Tank. Come dressed like a pirate or mermaid and take home a prize!
Admission, effective May 24: Free for Museum & Dual members. All-day non-member admission: $8 adults (13-61), $7 seniors (62+), $6 children (3-12), and free for ages 2 and under.
Come to the Sand Bar Café!
Come to the Museum of Coastal Carolina's Sand Bar Café on Tuesday evenings where you can learn in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. OIB Surf & Java will provide the coffee and we'll provide guest presenters who will discuss different topics every week:
May 28 -- Historic Hurricanes of Our Coast
June 4 -- Pirates of the Carolinas
June 11 -- Cooking with Karen Moshoures
June 18 -- Dolphins of NC: Getting to Know Them
June 25 -- History of Boat Building
July 2 -- Scaly Survivors
July 16 -- The Game of Chance: Blockade Running
July 23 -- Sylvia Caldwell: A Titanic Survivor Tells Her Story
July 30 -- Raptors: Birds of Prey
Aug. 6 -- Ocean Gyres: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Aug. 13 -- Sharks!
Aug. 20 -- Artificial Reefs
Aug. 27 -- CORE.SOUNDERS -- Living from the Sea
Admission: Free for Museum & Dual members. All-day non-member admission: $8 adults (13-61), $7 seniors (62+), $6 children (3-12), and free for ages 2 and under.
Our thanks to OIB Surf & Java for providing coffee at our Tuesday evening program. OIB Surf and Java is located at Lowes Plaza in Ocean Isle Beach and features a complete coffee shop, offering visitors a great place to enjoy Wi-Fi, drink great coffee, and shop.
SciDome Sky Theater Shows at Ingram Planetarium
Sky Theater Shows from January 1 to May 23, 2013:
1:00 - Astronaut
2:00 -- Dynamic Earth
3:00 -- Zula Patrol: Under The Weather -- This is a great show for young children!
4:00 -- Tales of the Maya Skies
Regular per show admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, $4 ages 3-4, free for ages 2 and under. Stay for two shows and receive $1 off the second ticket. Free admission for Planetarium members.
Laser Music Shows:
May 24, 25, 30, 31 & June 1:
Thursday -- Beatles (5:00), Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon (6:00), Metallica (7:00)
Friday -- Laser Spirit (5:00), Arena Rock (6:00), Pink Floyd: The Wall (7:00)
Saturday -- Beatles (5:00), Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon (6:00), Pink Floyd: The Wall (7:00)
Metallica and Pink Floyd: The Wall are not recommended for young children.
Admission, effective May 24: Free for Planetarium members. Half-price for Dual members. Per-show non-member admission: $8 adults (13-61), $7 seniors (62+), $6 children (3-12), and free for ages 2 and under.
Planetarium Events
Sunset Beach 50th Anniversary Exhibit -- Stop by and see this new exhibit in the Paul Dennis Science Hall. There is no charge to visit the Science Hall.
A NEW EXHIBIT is coming soon to the Paul Dennis Science Hall: Augmented Reality. We'll keep you posted!
Ingram Planetarium is located at 7625 High Market Street in Sunset Beach, NC. Admission is free for Planetarium members. Non-member per-show admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children ages 3-4, and free for ages 2 and under. For more information, call 910-575-0033.
