Museum of Coastal Carolina

The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. (OIMF) is a non-profit organization with two facilities, the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach and Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach.

MISSION STATEMENT: It shall be the mission of the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. to stimulate the general public’s interest in and understanding of the natural science, environment, and cultural history of the coastal region of the Carolinas, as well as a broader understanding of our earth, our solar system, and our universe, by providing quality educational facilities for both the public and school students through activities and exhibits.

Museum of Coastal Carolina
Fall HoursSeptember 5 – December 28, 2019Thursday, Friday, Saturday10:00 – 3:00Closed November 28
Closed December 23, 24, 25Open December 30, 31
Sunday: Closed

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.

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.

Ingram Planetarium

Fall HoursSeptember 5 – December 28, 2019Thursday & Friday: Opens 11:30Saturday: Opens 10:30
Closed November 28
Closed December 23, 24, 25Open December 30, 31Sunday: Closed
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 (13-61), $8.50 seniors (62+), $7.50 children (3-12), and free for ages 2 and under.

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, ENTRY IS NOT ALLOWED ONCE DOORS CLOSE FOR A SHOW.

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

Questions? Call Ingram Planetarium at 910-575-0033.

Museum of Coastal Carolina

Reciprocity with The Children’s Museum of Wilmington