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Membership Info

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

Different types of annual memberships are available. You can choose a Single Membership for the Museum of Coastal Carolina or Ingram Planetarium, or you can select a Dual Membership that applies to both facilities. The benefits of each type of membership are shown in the Membership Comparison Chart below.

A Dual Membership provides unlimited access to the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium, free admission to lectures, member previews, newsletters, 10% discount to Nature’s Treasures Gift Shop and Galaxy Gift Shop, and a window decal.  Additionally, Foundation and Corporate memberships receive a Museum “Wall of Fame” plaque.  Corporate memberships also receive a free 3-hour rental of the Hayden O’Neil Learning Center, twenty admission tickets, and a membership certificate for your business.

A portion of the membership fee is non-taxable according to the IRS Code — Section 170.

Click here for a printable Membership Application Form:  Membership Application Form

Membership Comparison Chart

Single Membership for either the Museum of Coastal Carolina or Ingram Planetarium:

Individual

$75

Plus 1 Guest for additional $10

  • 50% off admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington
  • Unlimited access to the Museum OR Planetarium
  • Admission to lecture series
  • 1 Admission ticket to the Museum OR Planetarium
  • Member previews for new exhibits & dome shows
  • 10% Discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Membership newsletter
  • Window decal (New members only)

Family

$100

2 Adults +
4 Children under 18

  • 50% off admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington
  • Unlimited access to the Museum OR Planetarium
  • Admission to lecture series
  • 2 Admission tickets to the Museum OR Planetarium
  • Member previews for new exhibits & dome shows
  • 10% Discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Membership newsletter
  • Window decal (New members only)

Family+

$130

4 Adults + 4 Children under 18 + 2 Guests

  • 50% off admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington
  • Unlimited access to the Museum OR Planetarium
  • Admission to lecture series
  • 4 Admission tickets to the Museum OR Planetarium
  • Member previews for new exhibits & dome shows
  • 10% Discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Membership newsletter
  • Window decal (New members only)

Dual Membership for both the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium:

Individual

$110

Plus 1 Guest for additional $20

  • 50% off admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington 
  • Admission to lecture series
  • Member previews for new exhibits & dome shows
  • Membership newsletter
  • 10% discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Window decal (New members only)

Family

$150

2 Adults + 4 Children under 18

  • 50% off admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington 
  • Admission to lecture series
  • Member previews for new exhibits & dome shows
  • Membership newsletter
  • 10% discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Window decal (New members only)

Family +

$225

4 Adults + 4 Children under 18 + 2 Guests

  • 50% off admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington 
  • Admission to lecture series
  • Member previews for new exhibits & dome shows
  • Membership newsletter
  • 10% discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Window decal (New members only)

Foundation

$300

Up to 15 individuals

  • 50% off admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington 
  • Admission to lecture series
  • Member previews for new exhibits & dome shows
  • Membership newsletter
  • 10% discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Window decal (New members only)
  • Family/Corporate name plaque on “Wall of Fame” located in the Museum

Corporate

$500

  • 50% off admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington 
  • Admission to lecture series
  • Member previews for new exhibits & dome shows
  • Membership newsletter
  • 10% discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Window decal (New members only)
  • Family/Corporate name plaque on “Wall of Fame” located in the Museum
  • 3 hour rental of Museum’s Hayden O’Neil Learning Center
  • 20 admission tickets for your staff, clients, or friends
  • Certificate of membership to display at your business

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Museum of Coastal Carolina
 
Under Governor Cooper’s 2.5 state opening plan, the Museum reopened to the public on Labor Day weekend of 2020 after being closed for several months.

March – May 15, 2021: The Museum is open on Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 10:00 to 3:00.

In accordance with the Governor’s mandate, the Museum requires visitors and staff to social distance and wear masks. Temperatures will be checked prior to entry.

As always, we appreciate the support of our community and its visitors and can’t wait to welcome you to our Museum!

Admission: Most events are free for Museum and dual Museum/Planetarium members, active military, and disabled veterans. Non-member all-day admission (includes NC sales tax): $9.50 adults, $8.50 seniors (62+), $7.50 children (3-12), free for age 2 & under

Present your same-week Planetarium receipt at the Museum and receive $2 off your Museum admission.

Questions? Call the Museum of Coastal Carolina at 910-579-1016.

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Ingram Planetarium

Under Governor Cooper’s 3.0 state opening plan, the Planetarium reopened to the public on Oct. 8, 2020 at 30% capacity after being closed for several months.

March – May 15, 2021: The Planetarium is open on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Doors open at 10:30.

In accordance with the Governor’s mandate, the Planetarium requires visitors and staff to social distance and wear masks. Temperatures will be checked prior to entry.

Because only 30 visitors are allowed per show to maintain the 30% capacity requirement, we recommend that you call 910-575-0033 to reserve your ticket on the day of your visit.

The Paul Dennis Science Hall will be closed but the gift shop will be open.

As always, we appreciate the support of our community and its visitors and can’t wait to welcome you to our Planetarium!

Admission: Most events are free for Planetarium and dual Museum/Planetarium members, active military, and disabled veterans. Non-member per-show admission (includes NC sales tax): $9.50 adults, $8.50 seniors (62+), $7.50 children (3-12), free for age 2 & under

Present your same-week Museum receipt at the Planetarium and receive $2 off your Planetarium admission.

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.

 

Visit Our Online Gift Shop

Every purchase supports the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium's committment to educational stewardship. Shop unique gifts, books, toys, jewelry, and apparel.

Shop Now

Reciprocity with The Children’s Museum of Wilmington

By displaying a Museum or Planetarium membership card, a visitor can enjoy half-price admission to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington. By displaying a Children’s Museum membership card, a visitor can enjoy half-price admission to the Museum and/or Planetarium.

Non-members can receive $1 off regular admission to any of the three facilities by displaying a cash register receipt from a previous visit to The Children’s Museum, the Museum of Coastal Carolina, or Ingram Planetarium within the past seven days.

The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is located at 116 Orange Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. For more information about The Children’s Museum of Wilmington, call 910-254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org.

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