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Accidental Astronauts @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – Nov 20 @ 11:00 am

In this animated adventure, Robokids Cy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong get a lot more than they expected from their class field trip in an impromptu adventure. Explore the Sun, Earth, and Moon with a witty star ship computer as navigator and guide. Race along the surface of the Moon! Collect an asteroid sample in low gravity! Survive a solar storm! Find a new appreciation for the unique beauty of Earth. Journey along with the Accidental Astronauts in this epic adventure. This is a great show for little explorers. The movie is followed by a live star show.

Funding for this film was provided by The Town of Sunset Beach through its Accommodation Taxes.

 

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Coastal Connections: Box Turtles @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
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Sep 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Explore fun facts about the Eastern Box Turtle, the state reptile of North Carolina, meet a live one in residence at the Museum, and complete a fun turtle craft.

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Astronaut @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm

This movie delves into what it takes to become an astronaut. How does a rocket launch or floating around the space station affect the human body? Discover the perils that lurk in space as ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, is subjected to everything that space has to throw at him. This program includes a live star show.

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The Sun Our Living Star @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 20 @ 1:00 pm


For four and a half billion years, the Sun has shone on our world. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. This film explores the secrets of the Sun. The film is followed by a live star show.

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Voyage to Distant Worlds (NEW) @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – Nov 20 @ 2:00 pm

Take a tour of the objects in our solar system from the Sun to the Kuiper belt. This fulldome show includes the latest info from various observatories and robotic space probes. A science-rich show recommended for general audiences and school groups grade 4 and up.

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The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.

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The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 3:00 pm – Nov 20 @ 3:00 pm

Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.

 

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Laser Music Show: Led Zeppelin @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm

Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system.

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90’s Alternative Rock Music Laser Show @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm

Enjoy alternative rock music from the 90’s accompanied by colorful laser images displayed on the Planetarium’s dome.

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Laser Music Show: Stranger Things @ Ingram Planetarium
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Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm

Join this sensory experience unlike any other. Live lighting and laser effects accompany classic 80s hits from the show, Stranger Things, heard through the area’s best sound system.

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Museum of Coastal Carolina
Sept. 7 to December 31
Thursday-Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Second Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. for Sandbar Lectures.

Sundays 12:00 to 4:00 pm during Festival of Trees.

All-day admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62+), $8 children (3-12), free for age 2 & under.

Membership: Most events are free for Museum members.

Combo Tickets: admission to museum and one planetarium show: $15 Adults, $14 seniors, $13 children.

Military: with ID receive $2 discount off general admission.

Museums for All: SNAP participants receive $2 Admission for up to 6 people.

Questions? Call the Museum of Coastal Carolina at 910-579-1016.

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Ingram Planetarium
Sept. 7 to December 31
Thursday – Saturday
Dome Shows 11 am to 3 pm
Friday and Saturday
Laser shows at 6 and 7 pm

Per-show admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62+), $8 children (3-12), free for age 2 & under

Combo Tickets: admission to one planetarium show and one all-day admission ticket to the museum: $15 Adults, $14 seniors, $13 children.

Military: with ID receive $2 discount off general admission.

Museums for All: SNAP participants receive $2 Admission for up to 6 people.

If you wish, you may call 910-575-0033 on the day of your visit to reserve your ticket.

Questions? Call the Planetarium at 910-575-0033.

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, ENTRY TO THE THEATER IS NOT ALLOWED ONCE DOORS CLOSE FOR A SHOW.

 

Museums for All

The Museums for All program offers those participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) discounted admission to the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Each member of the family up to six people can receive admission to either the Museum or Planetarium for $2.00 with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The Museums for All program is available for general admission during the museum’s regular open hours and at all planetarium dome shows. The program applies to general admission; special events such as laser shows are not eligible.

Similar reduced and even free admission is available to eligible members of the public at venues across the country. More than 800 institutions participate in the initiative, including art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more. Museums for All is part of the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation’s broad commitment to welcome all audiences.

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