Week of Events
Sunday, September 20, 2026
- September 20, 2026 -Dark Side of the Moon Experience
- September 20, 2026 -5th Annual Low Country Boil
Dark Side of the Moon Experience
A cosmic celebration of one of the greatest albums of all time presented in partnership with Ingram Planetarium. By clicking the link below you will be directed to an external site. Showtimes can be found on that page. BUY TICKETS
5th Annual Low Country Boil
Enjoy delicious coastal cuisine, drinks, live music and lawn games when the Museum of Coastal Carolina hosts its popular fifth annual Low Country Boil on Sunday, September 20 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm on the Museum grounds. Shrimply Delicious Catering will prepare a menu that includes shrimp, clams, mussels, sausage, potatoes, corn, coleslaw, hushpuppies […]
Monday, September 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- September 23, 2026 -Homeschool Day
Homeschool Day
Homeschool families are invited to spend the day at the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium when we will have special activities scheduled especially for them. Located only four miles apart, families can plan their day to enjoy educational activities at one or both of the facilities. Ongoing activities in the Museum galleries include […]
Thursday, September 24, 2026
- September 24, 2026 -Sea Tales: The Leaf Thief
- September 24, 2026 -Mysteries of Your Brain
- September 24, 2026 -Travelers of Light
- September 24, 2026 -Seven Wonders
- September 24, 2026 -Messengers of Time and Space
- September 24, 2026 -The Sky Tonight!
Sea Tales: The Leaf Thief
Each week we will read a story representing one of the animals or exhibits at the museum and complete an interactive craft or science activity based on the story. This week we will read The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming. Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree―red leaves, gold leaves, orange, and more. But hold […]
Mysteries of Your Brain
Great for younger guests, Mysteries of Your Brain takes you on a fun immersive, animated adventure into the human brain. Your tour guides on this journey are a curious girl and her crow companion—together you’ll learn how your brain makes you you and that, ultimately, we each have the power to change our brains. GET […]
Travelers of Light
Great personalities from the history of science as Alhazen, Albert Einstein, James Maxwell and the female astronomers from Harvard University come together in a fictional story in which they describe and recreate the most important events and theories of light.
Seven Wonders
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago.
Messengers of Time and Space
The planetarium show highlights how Gemini will work together with observatories that monitor the night sky for exciting astronomical events that change with time, such as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
The Sky Tonight!
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore the solar system! GET TICKETS
Friday, September 25, 2026
- September 25, 2026 -Touch Tank Feeding
- September 25, 2026 -Mysteries of Your Brain
- September 25, 2026 -Travelers of Light
- September 25, 2026 -Seven Wonders
- September 25, 2026 -Messengers of Time and Space
- September 25, 2026 -The Sky Tonight!
- September 25, 2026 -Laser Floyd: The Wall
- September 25, 2026 -Fright Light
Touch Tank Feeding
Visit us to experience our Touch Tank feeding on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Plan to join us, and, with staff and trained volunteer assistance, you can gently touch some of our resident sea creatures and learn more about them. Watch trained volunteers feed the animals, including horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, sea stars and more!
Mysteries of Your Brain
Great for younger guests, Mysteries of Your Brain takes you on a fun immersive, animated adventure into the human brain. Your tour guides on this journey are a curious girl and her crow companion—together you’ll learn how your brain makes you you and that, ultimately, we each have the power to change our brains. GET […]
Travelers of Light
Great personalities from the history of science as Alhazen, Albert Einstein, James Maxwell and the female astronomers from Harvard University come together in a fictional story in which they describe and recreate the most important events and theories of light.
Seven Wonders
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago.
Messengers of Time and Space
The planetarium show highlights how Gemini will work together with observatories that monitor the night sky for exciting astronomical events that change with time, such as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
The Sky Tonight!
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore the solar system! GET TICKETS
Laser Floyd: The Wall
Pink Floyd's classic 1979 epic about personal struggle weaves its story into one of the most popular laser shows ever produced. From "In the Flesh" to "Run Like Hell," this is a Laser experience you won't want to miss. Please note this show contains explicit language and themes. GET TICKETS
Fright Light
Celebrate the spooky season with this laser show for the entire family. "Fright Light" features popular Halloween-themed music set to laser lights, featuring pop and rock hits, horror movie medleys and more..
Saturday, September 26, 2026
- September 26, 2026 -Investigating Invertebrates: Crustaceans
- September 26, 2026 -Mysteries of Your Brain
- September 26, 2026 -Travelers of Light
- September 26, 2026 -Seven Wonders
- September 26, 2026 -Messengers of Time and Space
- September 26, 2026 -The Sky Tonight!
- September 26, 2026 -Laser Party (New)
- September 26, 2026 -Laser Queen
Investigating Invertebrates: Crustaceans
Invertebrates come in all shapes and sizes including insects and crustaceans. Crustaceans are mainly aquatic, wearing their skeletons on the outside rather than inside. Each month, we will investigate the characteristics of crustaceans and explore a different category of crustaceans through hands-on activities with fun facts about a specific crustacean each week. September Shrimp – […]
Mysteries of Your Brain
Great for younger guests, Mysteries of Your Brain takes you on a fun immersive, animated adventure into the human brain. Your tour guides on this journey are a curious girl and her crow companion—together you’ll learn how your brain makes you you and that, ultimately, we each have the power to change our brains. GET […]
Travelers of Light
Great personalities from the history of science as Alhazen, Albert Einstein, James Maxwell and the female astronomers from Harvard University come together in a fictional story in which they describe and recreate the most important events and theories of light.
Seven Wonders
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago.
Messengers of Time and Space
The planetarium show highlights how Gemini will work together with observatories that monitor the night sky for exciting astronomical events that change with time, such as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
The Sky Tonight!
Relax in the Planetarium’s comfortable seats and enjoy entertaining and enlightening immersive dome-based films! Join us for The Sky Tonight!, take a live tour of the night's sky and explore the solar system! GET TICKETS
Laser Party (New)
Relive the viral musical hits of the 2010s with Laser Party,. Featuring hits from LMFAO, Katy Perry, Imagine Dragons, Black Eyed Peas and more, this upbeat and high energy show blends 2010s trends with stunning laser effects for the ultimate tween vibes. There’s no better way to experience these chart-topping hits!
Laser Queen
This immersive music experience is set to tracks like "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Under Pressure", and "Another One Bites the Dust" synchronized with stunning dome laser graphics. GET TICKETS