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Celebrating 35 Years of Sea and 25 Years of Sky

May 1 @ 8:00 am - May 31 @ 5:00 pm

The Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium will celebrate 35 and 25 years respectively with a look back at decades of providing fun science education to southeastern North Carolina.

Celebrating 35 Years of Sea and 25 Years of Sky, the Museum and Planetarium have planned events all month long with special activities May 23 through 26. Even though the Museum and Planetarium are located four miles apart, they were both founded by Stuart and Louis Ingram. The Museum opened to the public on May 25, 1991 and Planetarium opened the same week in May 10 years later.

While the focus of the two facilities is different, they share a mission to provide educational experiences that are fun and interactive. Here’s a look at what guests who visit that month can expect:

At the Museum of Coastal Carolina will have photos from the past and parts of our collections from exhibits past.

Star Party Birthday Party

Museum of Coastal Carolina Birthday Party

Sandbar Lecture Series: OIB 1955 to Today

Details

Venues

7625 High Market Street
Sunset Beach, NC 28468 United States
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910-575-0033
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21 East 2nd Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 United States
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910-579-1016
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Details

Venues

7625 High Market Street
Sunset Beach, NC 28468 United States
+ Google Map
910-575-0033
View Venue Website
21 East 2nd Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 United States
+ Google Map
910-579-1016
View Venue Website
 

MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA
21 East 2nd Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Phone: 910-579-1016
Email the Museum
Museum Directions

September 3–November 7, 2026
Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Also open September 6 and 7 for Labor Day and October 11-12 for Indigenous People’s Day
Sandbar Lecture Series: Second Thursday, 5:30pm – September and October

Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing time.

June 1–August 30, 2025
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm (Until 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday)
Sunday, Noon-4pm
Sandbar Lecture Series: Every Tuesday, 5:30pm – June, July, August (Except August 25)
Snakes Alive!: Thursday, 6pm – June, July, August

Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing time.

November 12–December 31, 2026
Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, Noon-4pm
Also open December 28-31
Sandbar Lecture Series: Second Thursday, 5:30pm – November and December
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing time.

January 14–March 27, 2027
Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Also open January 17-18 for MLK Day and February 14-15 for President’s Day

Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing time.

March 29–May 30, 2027
Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, Noon-4pm
Sandbar Lecture Series: Second Tuesday, 5:30pm – April and May
Closed Easter Sunday

Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing time.

Visit the Museum Site

INGRAM PLANETARIUM
7625 High Market Street
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Phone: 910-575-0033
Email the Planetarium
Planetarium Directions
Doors open 30 mins before the first showtime.

September 3–December 31, 2026
Dome Shows: Thursday-Saturday 11am, Noon, 1, 2 and 3pm
Laser Shows: Friday and Saturday 6 and 7pm
Also open September 7 for Labor Day, October 11-12 for Indigenous People’s Day and December 28-31
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

March 30-August 30, 2026
Dome Shows: Monday-Saturday 11am, Noon, 1, 2 and 3pm
Laser Shows: Thursday-Saturday 6 and 7pm

January 14–March 27, 2026
Dome Shows: Thursday-Saturday 11am, Noon, 1, 2 and 3pm
Laser Shows: Friday and Saturday 6 and 7pm
Also open January 17 and 18 for MLK Day and February 14-15 for President’s Day

Visit the Planetarium Site

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