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Museum of Coastal Carolina

21 East 2nd Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
910-579-1016

Summer Hours: Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7:00 pm
Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00 pm

Sept. 7 to December 31
Thursday-Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Second Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. for Sandbar Lectures.

Visit our event calendar or our Facebook Page for Museum events.

Mask Policy
Effective February 24, 2022: In accordance with the latest CDC guidance and Gov. Cooper’s recommendation, fully vaccinated visitors are not required to wear a mask or face covering. For the safety of our staff and guests, face coverings are still recommended for unvaccinated visitors.
 

Our Mission Statement:

“To inspire curiosity about our unique coastal environment, history, and the broader natural universe through interactive, fun, science-based experiences.”

 

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Museum of Coastal Carolina
Sept. 7 to December 31
Thursday-Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Second Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. for Sandbar Lectures.

Sundays 12:00 to 4:00 pm during Festival of Trees.

All-day admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62+), $8 children (3-12), free for age 2 & under.

Membership: Most events are free for Museum members.

Combo Tickets: admission to museum and one planetarium show: $15 Adults, $14 seniors, $13 children.

Military: with ID receive $2 discount off general admission.

Museums for All: SNAP participants receive $2 Admission for up to 6 people.

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

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Ingram Planetarium
Sept. 7 to December 31
Thursday – Saturday
Dome Shows 11 am to 3 pm
Friday and Saturday
Laser shows at 6 and 7 pm

Per-show admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62+), $8 children (3-12), free for age 2 & under

Combo Tickets: admission to one planetarium show and one all-day admission ticket to the museum: $15 Adults, $14 seniors, $13 children.

Military: with ID receive $2 discount off general admission.

Museums for All: SNAP participants receive $2 Admission for up to 6 people.

If you wish, you may call 910-575-0033 on the day of your visit to reserve your ticket.

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.

 

Museums for All

The Museums for All program offers those participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) discounted admission to the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Each member of the family up to six people can receive admission to either the Museum or Planetarium for $2.00 with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The Museums for All program is available for general admission during the museum’s regular open hours and at all planetarium dome shows. The program applies to general admission; special events such as laser shows are not eligible.

Similar reduced and even free admission is available to eligible members of the public at venues across the country. More than 800 institutions participate in the initiative, including art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more. Museums for All is part of the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation’s broad commitment to welcome all audiences.

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