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Outline of Museum Galleries by Grade Level Based on North Carolina Standards of Learning

North Carolina Standard Course of Study topics for grades K-6 include:

  • Kindergarten – We focus on similarities and differences between plants and animals. All exhibits with both live and mounted animals are a great place for students to experience the animals and plants of our coastal region.

 

  • First Grade — Learners at this age build an understanding of the needs of living organisms. From the Seashore to the Green Swamp, see great examples of ways to identify local environments that support the needs of our local organisms.

 

  • Second Grade — Learners at this age need to build a better understanding of plant and animal life cycles. All seven of our galleries show examples of life cycles of our local wildlife.

 

  • Third Grade — Learners at this age should focus on plant growth and adaptations. We have examples of fresh water and salt-water plants on display and can discuss their adaptations. Third grade also focuses heavily on the solar system, so consider visiting nearby Ingram Planetarium as well.

 

  • Fourth Grade: Students should make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of animal behavior and adaptations.  Students also focus on Native Americans, be sure to visit our Native American exhibit.

 

  • Fifth Grade – Learners at this age focus on the interdependence of plants and animals. Students can visit our galleries and compare several ecosystems and the functions of the organisms within each ecosystem.

 

 

 

 

 

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Museum of Coastal Carolina
 
March 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022
Open Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays open late until 7:00 pm; and Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00 pm

Admission: Most events are free for Museum and dual Museum/Planetarium members.

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

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
 

March 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022
Doors open at 10:30 am Monday through Saturday

Admission: Most events are free for Planetarium and dual Museum/Planetarium members.

Non-member 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.

 

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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