There’s so much to discover from Planetarium Programs & Events and the Sky Theater Show Library, to the Paul Dennis Science Hall and Laser Light Shows!

Upcoming Planetarium Events and Programs

Doors open at 10:30 for daytimes and 5:30 for evening shows.

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For more science events in North Carolina, visit NC Science Trail.

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In  Moodswings LLC, Poseidon Music Ltd and Vortex Immersion…

5th Annual Low Country Boil

Enjoy delicious coastal cuisine, drinks, live music and lawn…

Virtual Tour

Please be aware, all programs are subject to change. While we make every effort to present the shows as listed on our website and in our activities calendar, we may need to substitute or cancel shows for large groups. If you don’t see a specific time slot on our event calendar, it is likely due to that show being sold out. While routine maintenance is regularly conducted outside of public hours, unforeseeable mechanical events do occur.

Planetarium Theater

There is a per-show admission charge for theater feature shows. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 62+, and $8 for children 3 to 12. Children two and younger are free. Planetarium Packs for multiple tickets are available. For more information on Planetarium Packs visit Support Opportunities. For your safety, late arrivals will not be admitted to the theater after a show has begun. Tickets are not refundable.

Paul Dennis Science Hall

There is no charge to visit the Science Hall.

Curious about how you can support us?

The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that supports operations of the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach, NC through admission fees, private donations, community contributions, grants, memberships, and gift shop sales.

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21 East 2nd Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Phone: 910-579-1016
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Museum Directions

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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