Come to the Museum of Coastal Carolina at 11:00 on October 2 and experience Science in 3D. The museum’s newest exhibit, called Before the Dinosaurs: Coal Age Monsters, uses a virtual reality (VR) mobile classroom that allows visitors to explore the Earth before the dinosaurs existed. Put on a virtual reality headset and become immersed in this unique experience. The Science in 3D program is hosted by an educational docent who will help launch each VR adventure and answer questions about the experience.
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!
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago. Explore the Great Pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus, and experience the rest of the world’s Seven Wonders. Investigate the theories of how these wonders were created and get a glimpse of some of the universe’s greatest wonders. Followed by a live star show.
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago. Explore the Great Pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus, and experience the rest of the world’s Seven Wonders. Investigate the theories of how these wonders were created and get a glimpse of some of the universe’s greatest wonders. Followed by a live star show.
Learn what it takes to become an astronaut and live in space. This movie is followed by a live star show.
The Irish Rock Band, U2, has been on the cutting edge of their genre since the late 70’s. Enjoy the best, most beloved tracks from this global icon along with spectacular lighting and laser effects at Ingram Planetarium.
Come and enjoy an array of stories inspired by the stars in this relaxing Sunday afternoon star show.
Learn what it takes to become an astronaut and live in space. This movie is followed by a live star show.
This program concerns North Carolina ocean animal rescue efforts including the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. The program will also include a discussion of the largest marine mammal hospital in the world in California that has rescued over 25,000 sea lions and seals. All of these rescue efforts have a similar purpose: rescue, rehabilitation, and release. The program will detail why an animal needs to be rescued, how it is rescued, and what determines if and when the animal is released. The program will have a brief discussion of how the health of ocean animals is connected to the health of the ocean. The program will include an art activity for children.