VISIT THE MUSEUM / PLANETARIUM
Hours, Admission Prices, and Ticket Packages
MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA
21 East 2nd Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
CURRENT HOURS:
September 5–November 2, 2024
Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Also open October 13-14 for Indigenous People’s Day
Sandbar Lecture Series: Second Tuesday, 6pm – September, October
FESTIVAL of TREES:
November 7–December 31, 2024
Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, Noon-4pm
Sandbar Lecture Series: Second Tuesday, 6pm – November, December
Also open December 30-31
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
WINTER HOURS:
January 16–March 29, 2025
Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Also open January 19-20 for MLK Day and February 16-17 for President’s Day
SPRING HOURS:
March 31–June 1, 2025
Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, Noon-4pm
Sandbar Lecture Series: Second Tuesday, 6pm – March, April, May
Closed Easter Sunday
SUMMER HOURS:
June 2–August 24, 2025
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm (Until 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday)
Sunday, Noon-4pm
Sandbar Lecture Series: Every Tuesday, 6pm – June, July, August
Snakes Alive!: Thursday, 6pm – June, July, August
Star Society members and Universe Pack holders: Free admission for Star Society members and Universe Pack holders unless otherwise noted. Combo tickets for museum entry and a planetarium show or two planetarium shows in the same day are available.
Per-show admission:
• $12 Adults (13-61)
• $10 Seniors (62+)
• $8 Children (3-12)
• Ages 2 and under are free
Discounts: Discounts are available for Military and and SNAP recipients with ID.
Payments: Discover, Visa, and MasterCard accepted.
INGRAM PLANETARIUM
7625 High Market Street
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
CURRENT HOURS:
September 5–December 31, 2024
Dome Shows: Thursday-Saturday 11am, Noon, 1, 2 and 3pm
Laser Shows: Friday and Saturday 6 and 7pm
Also open October 13 and 14 for Indigenous People’s Day and December. 30-31
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
WINTER HOURS:
January 16–March 29, 2025
Dome Shows: Thursday-Saturday 11am, Noon, 1, 2 and 3pm
Laser Shows: Friday and Saturday 6 and 7pm
Also open January 19 and 20 for MLK Day and February 16 and 17 for President’s Day
SUMMER HOURS:
May 27-September 2, 2024
Dome Shows: Monday-Saturday 11am, Noon, 1, 2 and 3pm
Laser Shows: Thursday-Saturday 6 and 7pm
Star Society members and Universe Pack holders: Free admission for Star Society members and Universe Pack holders unless otherwise noted. Combo tickets for museum entry and a planetarium show or two planetarium shows in the same day are available.
Per-show admission:
• $12 Adults (13-61)
• $10 Seniors (62+)
• $8 Children (3-12)
• Ages 2 and under are free
*Planetarium Packs:
• Star Pack (12 tickets) $65
• Galaxy Pack (24 tickets) $120
• Universe Pack (Unlimited Access to public dome and laser shows) $175
• Kids Astro Pack (12 tickets with T-shirt and activity kit) $50, 10% off 2 or more
*Planetarium Pack holders also receive:
• Free preview night invites for new dome and laser shows
• Sea and Sky e-newsletter
• 20% off Museum of Coastal Carolina tickets
• 10% off gift shop purchases at both venues
Discounts: Discounts are available for Military and and SNAP recipients with ID.
Payments: Discover, Visa, and MasterCard accepted.
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.