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Ghosts of the North Carolina Shores
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Good Night Book Series
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The Dead Don’t Like to be Forgotten
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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.

The Museum is closed from Jan. 3-31, 2021.

The Museum will be open in Feb. 2021 on Friday & Saturday from 10:00 to 3:00.

During Mar., Apr., & through May 15, 2021, the Museum will be 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 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.

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

The Planetarium is closed from Jan. 3-31, 2021.

The Planetarium will be open in Feb. 2021 on Friday & Saturday. Doors open at 10:30 AM.

During Mar., Apr., & through May 15, 2021, the Planetarium will be open on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. Doors open at 10:30 AM.

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 24 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 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.

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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.

Acrylic Beach Life Wine Glasses

Advice from the Sea Turtle T-Shirt

Beaded Sea Life Coil Bracelet

Dishtowel & Spoon Set

Ghosts of the North Carolina Shores

Good Night Book Series

Ladies Turtle Mandala Shirt

Medallion Necklace & Earring Set

Ocean Play-Draw-Create

Puffy Sticker Play Sets

Seashell & Sea Life Necklace & Earring Set

The Dead Don’t Like to be Forgotten

Turtle Treasure Jigsaw Puzzle

Water WOW Color with Water

Wipe Clean Activity Books