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Support Opportunities

The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that supports operations of the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach, NC through admission fees, private donations, community contributions, grants, memberships, and gift shop sales.

Memberships to the Museum of Coastal Carolina are available. The Ingram Planetarium has a pass system in which patrons can purchase packs of passes to enjoy multiple shows. Unlimited access to Planetarium shows is available by purchasing a Universe Pack or by joining the Foundation Star Society.

Foundation Star Society Membership provides unlimited access to the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium, free admission to lectures, member previews, newsletters, and 10% discount to Nature’s Treasures Gift Shop and Galaxy Gift Shop.  Additionally, Star Society members receive recognition through a Museum “Giving Tree” plaque and acknowledgement on the dome scroll at the Planetarium.

Printable Support Form can be found at the bottom of the page.

Support Comparison Chart

Membership for the Museum of Coastal Carolina:

Independent Explorer

$65

Benefits for one adult or senior

  • Unlimited access to the Museum
  • Admission to Sandbar Lectures
  • 1 Planetarium pass
  • 20% off additional Planetarium Packs or tickets
  • 10% Discount on all purchases at Nature’s Treasures and Galaxy Gifts
  • Sea and Sky e-newsletter
  • ASTC Travel Passport Program Benefits

Sea Star Household

$95

2 Adults +
4 Children under 18

  • Independent Explorer benefits for 2 named adults on membership and children in their household
  • +3 Planetarium passes
  • 50% off admission for up to 2 guests each visit
  • 50% off admission to the Children’s Museum of Wilmington

Turtle Nest Club

$135

2 Adults +
4 Guests of any age

  • Sea Star Household benefits
  • +2 Planetarium passes
  • 50% off admission for 2 additional guests each visit

Planetarium Packs:

Pack Name

# Tickets

Benefits

Star Pack – $65

12

  • Free preview night invites for new dome and laser shows (2 tickets, reservations required)
  • Newsletter
  • 20% off Museum tickets
  • 10% off gift shop purchases

Galaxy Pack – $120

24

  •  Star Pack benefits

Universe Pack – $175

Unlimited

  • Star Pack benefits +
  • Access to public dome and laser shows for 2 adults and 2 guests
  • +2 tickets to preview nights

Astro Kids Pack – $50 per child

(10% off 2 or more)

12

  • Planetarium T-shirt
  • Space exploration activity kit

 

Star Society Membership:

Sun Glitter

$300

2 Adults +
4 Guests of any age

  • Turtle Nest Club and Universe Pack benefits
  • +4 passes to the Museum or Planetarium

Moonglade Glow

$500

2 Adults +
4 Guests of any age

  • Sun Glitter benefits
  • +10 additional passes to the Museum or Planetarium
  • 25% off facility rental

Eclipse Circle

$1,000

2 Adults +
4 Guests of any age
or up to 10 employees with ID

  • Moonglade Glow benefits
  • +10 passes
  • Exclusive tour for up to 6 people

Supporter School

Dolphin Pod

Seafarer Society

$2,500

$5,000

$10,000+

2 Adults +
4 Guests of any age
or employees with ID

  • Eclipse Circle benefits
  • +10 additional passes to either facility
  • 50% off facility rental

2 Adults +
6 Guests of any age
or employees with ID

  • Supporter School benefits
  • Tour may include up to 10 people
  • Additional recognition in either facility

2 Adults +
8 Guests of any age
or employees with ID

  • Dolphin Pod benefits
  • Free facility rental
  • Lunch for 2 with the Executive Director and Board Chair

Supporter Application FormDownload

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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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