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Volunteers from the Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization will talk to you about these amazing animals that nest on our shores every summer. They will explain what they do — and what you[...]

Our newest exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring you an exciting experience: Before the Dinosaurs: Coal Age Monsters. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique[...]

Learn about the animals featured in the museum’s Ocean Reef exhibit.

The Future of Energy shows how some regions of the U.S. have been able to gain energy independence by breaking away from a system that relies on outdated and pollution-inducing technologies.  Citizens have joined together[...]

Join us at the museum’s Touch Tank for a feeding demonstration by our volunteer docents.

Our newest exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring you an exciting experience: flying inside Hurricane Maria. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique environment. The[...]

The Ocean Isle Beach Fire & Rescue folks will bring a firetruck to the museum as well as some hands-on activities to teach kids about fire safety. This event takes place outside of the museum.[...]

This program is designed to entertain and educate kids about sea life using a fun, interactive game format. Kids will have an opportunity to make sea bottles (plastic bottles that they can fill with shells,[...]

Learn more about efforts to rescue, protect and save the animals that live in our ocean.

Learn about the Native American tribes that existed in North Carolina’s Coastal Plains. How did they live? What did they eat? What tools did they use? This program includes a hands-on craft for kids.

Our newest exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring you an exciting experience: Before the Dinosaurs: Coal Age Monsters. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique[...]

North Carolina’s coastal waters are known to be home to great white, tiger and bull sharks, among others. Are they dangerous? Do they come close to shore? What should you do if you see a[...]

There are six species of venomous snakes in NC: copperhead, cottonmouth, rattlesnake (timber, pigmy, and eastern diamondback), and eastern coral snake. Could you recognize one if you encountered it? Learn about these and other snakes[...]

Join us at the museum’s Touch Tank for a feeding demonstration by our volunteer docents.

Our newest exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring you an exciting experience: flying inside Hurricane Maria. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique environment. The[...]

Join us at the museum’s Touch Tank for a feeding demonstration by our volunteer docents.

Our newest exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring you an exciting experience: flying inside Hurricane Maria. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique environment. The[...]

Learn more about the shells you pick up on Ocean Isle Beach.

This movie takes you on a journey to the prehistoric south polar landscape of Antarctica as it existed hundreds of millions of years ago. Roam the primitive forests and thick swamps with bizarre dinosaurs and[...]

Full or partial virtual learning is a new experience for many families. In an effort to support our community during this uncertain time, the Museum of Coastal Carolina is hosting an assisted virtual learning program[...]

Watch Museum docents feed the live animals in the Museum’s Touch Tank.

Watch Museum docents feed the live animals in the Museum’s Touch Tank.

Learn about these fascinating insects that appear every 17 years.

Full or partial virtual learning is a new experience for many families. In an effort to support our community during this uncertain time, the Museum of Coastal Carolina is hosting an assisted virtual learning program[...]

Watch Museum docents feed the live animals in the Museum’s Touch Tank.

This area attracts many different species of birds — but many of them don’t spend the entire year here. Learn more about bird migration.

Full or partial virtual learning is a new experience for many families. In an effort to support our community during this uncertain time, the Museum of Coastal Carolina is hosting an assisted virtual learning program[...]

Watch Museum docents feed the live animals in the Museum’s Touch Tank.

Learn more about animals that hibernate in the winter.