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Museum of Coastal Carolina May 19 – September 6, 2021: The Museum is open Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (10:00-7:00); Wednesday & Friday (10:00-5:00); and Saturday (10:00-1:30).

Effective August 2, 2021: For the safety of our staff and guests and in accordance with the latest CDC guidance and Gov. Cooper’s recommendation, all visitors over age 5 are required to wear a mask or face covering regardless of vaccination status.

Admission: Most events are free for Museum and dual Museum/Planetarium members, active military, and disabled 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
May 19th – September, 6th, 2021: The Planetarium is open Monday thru Saturday. Doors open at 10:30.
Please visit our schedule for show details.

Effective August 2, 2021: For the safety of our staff and guests and in accordance with the latest CDC guidance and Gov. Cooper’s recommendation, all visitors over age 5 are required to wear a mask or face covering regardless of vaccination status.

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

Admission: Most events are free for Planetarium and dual Museum/Planetarium members, active military, and disabled 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.