You’re invited to get up close with some of the more familiar creatures found in our ocean.
Our touch tank pool allows you to gently touch marine animals such as sea stars, sea urchins, whelks, horseshoe crabs, and hermit crabs. These animals live in a variety of habitats and have developed many ways to survive the waves and predators. Volunteers are on hand to assist and teach you about these incredible animals.
Did you know, when a sea urchin “hugs” your finger if you gently touch its spines, it’s actually checking you out: Are you food or predator? If you’re neither, the animal will just gradually release you.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
Dive into water’s many wonders by examining organisms that can’t be seen with the naked eye and completing a watercolor craft.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
Explore how to keep seven area rivers that comprise the Winyah River system fishable, swimmable, and drinkable now and for future generations. Sandbar Lecture attendees will also learn
about nonprofit Winyah Rivers Alliance’s ongoing efforts to protect, preserve, monitor and revitalize the health of the lands and waters of the greater Winyah Bay watershed.
Having grown up on the Little Pee Dee River, Sandbar Lecture presenter Debra Buffkin is passionately committed to protecting Winyah River Systems, she’s the Executive Director of Winyah Rivers Alliance, and she has a bachelor’s degree from Coastal Carolina University in Interdisciplinary Studies – Environmental Policy and Legal Studies with a minor in Environmental Studies.
The Sandbar Lecture Series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history. Sandbar lectures are free with Museum admission, $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $8 for children. The Museum will open at 5:00 pm prior to the lecture.
We will read Clark the Shark Loves Christmas by Bruce Hale – Clark the Shark loves Christmas more than anyone! When Clark’s class organizes a Secret Santa gift exchange, Clark decides to find out who will be giving him a present…and he forgets to get a present for his Secret Santa….Find out what happens on gift exchange day!
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
You’re invited to get up close with some of the more familiar creatures found in our ocean.
Our touch tank pool allows you to gently touch marine animals such as sea stars, sea urchins, whelks, horseshoe crabs, and hermit crabs. These animals live in a variety of habitats and have developed many ways to survive the waves and predators. Volunteers are on hand to assist and teach you about these incredible animals.
Did you know, when a sea urchin “hugs” your finger if you gently touch its spines, it’s actually checking you out: Are you food or predator? If you’re neither, the animal will just gradually release you.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
Did you know sand varies in different parts of the world? Sift through sand’s unique characteristics and use this granular material to create art!