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12:00 am The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 12:00 am – Sep 1 @ 12:00 am
The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
Tickets
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.  
11:00 am Family Program: Shark Smarts @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Family Program: Shark Smarts @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Aug 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Family Program: Shark Smarts @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Tickets
Take a look at the amazing world of sharks and what makes them unique to other fish. Learn about these powerful predators’ anatomy and bust myths and misconceptions about sharks. Ever wonder if sharks sleep?[...]
11:00 am Magic Globe @ Ingram Planetarium
Magic Globe @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Magic Globe @ Ingram Planetarium
Tickets
On summer vacation at her grandpa’s, Mia discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She quickly realizes[...]
12:00 pm Tales of the Maya Skies @ Ingram Planetarium
Tales of the Maya Skies @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tales of the Maya Skies @ Ingram Planetarium
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Chichén Itzá, Mexico. Listen to the story of the ancient Maya civilization. Experience Tales of the Maya Skies. Explore Maya science, art and mythology. Tales of the Maya Skies[...]
1:00 pm Satelix (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
Satelix (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Satelix (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
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We used to wander around the continents and the oceans to expand to every corner of our planet. Not long ago, like heavenly riders, we conquered Earth’s atmosphere. And now… now we are becoming wanderers[...]
1:00 pm Science in 3D: Sea Turtle Quest @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Science in 3D: Sea Turtle Quest @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Aug 31 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Science in 3D: Sea Turtle Quest @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Tickets
Strap on a virtual reality (VR) headset and watch hundreds of sea turtles emerge from sand, heading toward the beach in our newest VR program, Sea Turtle Quest. This exciting program explores the life cycle[...]
2:00 pm Wayfinders @ Ingram Planetarium
Wayfinders @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Wayfinders @ Ingram Planetarium | Sunset Beach | North Carolina | United States
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Learn how to read the stars and interpret the winds and waves. Navigate without modern instruments. The film tells the story of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and the recovery of the nearly lost art and[...]
3:00 pm Family Program: Sea Turtle Adventures @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Family Program: Sea Turtle Adventures @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Aug 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Family Program: Sea Turtle Adventures @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
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Sea turtles are frequent visitors to the North Carolina coast, with several individuals nesting on beaches from the Outer Banks to our own Ocean Isle Beach. Starting June 1, every Thursday at 3:00 pm, learn[...]
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3:00 pm The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 3:00 pm – Sep 1 @ 12:00 am
The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
Tickets
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.  
3:00 pm The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Sky Tonight @ Ingram Planetarium
Tickets
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[...]
4:00 pm Laser Music Show: Taylor Swift (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
Laser Music Show: Taylor Swift (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Laser Music Show: Taylor Swift (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
Tickets
Join this sensory experience unlike any other. Live lighting and laser effects accompany Taylor Swift hits heard through the area’s best sound system.
6:00 pm Laser Music Show: Taylor Swift (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
Laser Music Show: Taylor Swift (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Laser Music Show: Taylor Swift (NEW!) @ Ingram Planetarium
Tickets
Join this sensory experience unlike any other. Live lighting and laser effects accompany Taylor Swift hits heard through the area’s best sound system.
6:00 pm Snakes Alive! @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Snakes Alive! @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Aug 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Snakes Alive! @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
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Curious about how to tell a venomous from a non-venomous snake? This summer, local reptile expert Matthew Bookout will teach you how to differentiate venomous from non-venomous serpents – useful knowledge to have when you[...]
7:00 pm Laser Music Show: Stranger Things @ Ingram Planetarium
Laser Music Show: Stranger Things @ Ingram Planetarium
Aug 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Laser Music Show: Stranger Things @ Ingram Planetarium
Tickets
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.
August 31, 2023
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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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