INGRAM
PLANETARIUM-
Where The Stars
Always Shine!
The Museum, located on Ocean Isle Beach and the Planetarium, located on Sunset Beach are four miles apart. Both Beaches are popular tourist destinations, and visitors come from all over the country and from overseas. Many vacationing families and school groups visit both facilities and take advantage of the diverse programs. School groups travel from surrounding counties in South Carolina and North Carolina. Brunswick is one of only 5 NC counties having both a planetarium and a natural science museum.
The Museum had three expansions to a total of 24,000 square feet. The 7,000 square foot Planetarium is the latest expansion. In spite of rapid building growth, the Museum retains a small-town, family-oriented atmosphere. Government leaders, general public, and teachers have high regard for the programs and facilities.
NC Senator R.C. Soles called the Museum, “the best kept secret in the state of North Carolina.”
Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith said the Museum of Coastal Carolina is a great example of a family attraction…and that, “we need more of that (type of family activity).”
A New York visitor wrote, “This is the most child friendly museum we have visited.”
Laura Scharper, assistant principal at Supply Elementary said, “The (Ingram) Planetarium is a wonderful resource for the people of Brunswick County. The children are fascinated by the programs.”
The Museum and Planetarium recently added new, permanent exhibitions:
The award-winning NASA exhibit called ViewSpace.
Legacy of the Loggerhead sea turtle exhibit.
Streams to the Sea stormwater runoff exhibit.
All of the facility expansions and new exhibits were funded by private donations and grants. Events-Laser Shows- 3rd weekend of the month-For more information: info@ingramplanetarium.org
Check them out at ingramplanetarium.org