Coyote has a razor sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.
Our Science in 3D exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring this exciting experience to you! Dive into the eye of Hurricane Maria, track windspeed and rainfall, and learn what to do when there is a hurricane.
Education docents will be available to assist and answer any questions you may have. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique environment.
This is an North Carolina Science Festival event. The Festival celebrates the economic, educational, and cultural impacts of science in North Carolina through a series of community-based events each April (hosted by schools, colleges, libraries, museums, parks, businesses, and other local organizations). For more information, please visit ncscifest.org.
In Mars 1001, an international crew of astronauts is about to embark on the first interplanetary journey in history, the first manned mission to the surface of Mars. Reporter Miles O’Brien is reporting live from his Space Headquarters TV Studio in New York while events unfold for the crew on their 1001-day long mission. Witness firsthand their brave attempts to put human footprints on Mars and return safely to Earth. This journey is made possible by the biggest engineering feat ever and filled with scientific experiments. The explorers will extend our knowledge of Mars and learn whether or not mankind has a future among the stars. Many challenges will have to be met in order for the crew to succeed and unlock the secrets of the new World!
Learn what it takes to become an astronaut and live in space. This movie is followed by a live star show.
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.
Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system. Laser David Bowie promises more live effects than ever before with Ingram Planetarium’s space-age lighting and projection systems. Expect to see and hear out of the world hits like Starman and Space Oddity, along with diverse offerings spanning Bowie’s career.
North Carolina writer Dr. Ashley Oliphant, a well-known fossil shark tooth expert will share about topics ranging from the New Orleans pirate Jean Laffite to Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett. Dr. Ashley Oliphant is a retired Full Professor of English and the author of four books.
“Shark Tooth Hunting on the Carolina Coast,” is the only color guide to fossil shark teeth found in the Carolinas. “Hemingway and Bimini: The Birth of Sport Fishing at ‘The End of the World,’” follows Hemingway’s 1930’s fishing adventures in Bimini, the westernmost Bahamian island. Her third book, a novel titled “In Search of Jimmy Buffett: A Key West Revival,” tells the story of an English professor who moves to Key West and hopes to meet her hero. Her most recent book, co-authored with Beth Yarbrough, is titled “Jean Laffite Revealed: Unraveling One of America’s Longest Running Mysteries.” The book offers a new theory about the fate of mysterious New Orleans pirate Jean Laffite.
Join Dr. Oliphant for a fun and engaging presentation about her full body of work, including some of the latest research discoveries she has made about Laffite’s fascinating connections to North Carolina.
The Sandbar Lecture Series at the Museum of Coastal Carolina brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history. For more information on the Sandbar Lecture Series contact Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator.
Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic hits heard through the area’s best sound system. Laser David Bowie promises more live effects than ever before with Ingram Planetarium’s space-age lighting and projection systems. Expect to see and hear out of the world hits like Starman and Space Oddity, along with diverse offerings spanning Bowie’s career.
Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall (not recommended for young children)
Coyote has a razor sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.