Discover the treasures of the tides while learning about shells, shark teeth, and more. This engaging program will talk about beach friendly shell practices, finding tidal treasures, and how to keep the beach safe for animals and us. Sand Scavengers includes a sea shell activity along with ID resources for shells and shark teeth to help with your beach treasure hunts.
Our Education Coordinator, Jamie Justice will present this fun, interactive program. Jamie received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, this show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. This movie is followed by a star show.
Our newest exhibit uses a virtual reality mobile classroom to bring you an exciting experience: flying inside Hurricane Maria. Strap on a pair of virtual reality headsets and become immersed in this unique environment.
The Science in 3D program will feature Hurricane Maria on Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm through Labor Day.
For four and a half billion years, the Sun has shone on our world. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. This film explores the secrets of the Sun. The film is followed by a live star show.
How did pirates like Blackbeard compare to the Pirates of the Caribbean? Did crocodiles really chase pirates like Captain Hook?
Find out how movie pirates compared to the real deal during our Film Fact and Fiction program. We will take a look at popular pirate movies and parse out pirate fables from truths in this fun, interactive program. The Pirate Edition of Film Fact or Fiction is part of Pirate Week at the Museum of Coastal Carolina.
Pirate Week is Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Activities include a Pirate Ghost Walk on Monday, Pirates and the Sea lecture Tuesday, a Pirate Walk in the park Wednesday, all day sword fighting and cannon demonstrations Thursday, and Black Sails Adventure pirates on site for stories and meet and greet Friday. Daily programs include pirate themed crafts, a pirate scavenger hunt, and pirate movie myth presentations.
Pirate Week is coordinated by Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator. Jamie received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
For thousands of years the humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent Universe. But it is not only light that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays also provide vital information. Finally, the detection by the LIGO experiment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new window in astrophysics. This video presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers.
Sea turtles are frequent visitors to the North Carolina coast, with several individuals nesting on beaches from the Outer Banks to our own Ocean Isle Beach. Learn about the life cycle and different species of sea turtles, how volunteers track sea turtle nests, and what we can do to protect sea turtles in this fun, interactive program. The program will include a craft for kids to complete and the reading of a fun children’s story.
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.
Discover the treasures of the tides through a pirate’s eyes. What were pirates really after? Why was the NC coast so perilous?
Pirates are an important part of the maritime history of the Carolinas. Since the late 1500’s the Outer Banks have been a hotbed of piratical activities. The nearness of the gulf stream combined with shallow waters and sandbars made the Outer Banks an ideal location for piracy. We will talk about how pirates interacted with the sea and its creatures and the infamous Graveyard of the Atlantic in this fun, interactive program. Space is limited to 105 participants.
Pirate Week at the Museum is Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Activities include a Pirate Ghost Walk on Monday, Pirates and the Sea lecture Tuesday, a Pirate Walk in the park Wednesday, all day sword fighting and cannon demonstrations Thursday, and Black Sails Adventure pirates on site for stories and meet and greet Friday. Daily programs include pirate themed crafts, a pirate scavenger hunt, and pirate movie myth presentations.
Pirate Week is coordinated by Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator. Jamie received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
Christopher Byrd Downey will present on the Golden Age of Piracy, specifically Stede Bonnet, the most unlikely of pirates. Originally a wealthy plantation owner from Barbados, Bonnet abandoned his home and family in 1717 to become a pirate. Known to history as the “Gentleman Pirate”, Bonnet fell into company with the Golden Age’s most famous pirate, Blackbeard. In the spring of 1718, the pair pulled off the period’s most brazen act of piracy, blockading the wealthy port city of Charleston. Bonnet was eventually captured and brought back to Charleston to be tried in one of the city’s most dramatic trials and then executed on December 10, 1718.
Christopher Byrd Downey graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in history in 1995. He has worked in the maritime industry for 25 years. Currently, he is the Director of Vessel Planning for Mediterranean Shipping Company. Christopher is the published author of “Stede Bonnet: Charleston’s Gentleman Pirate” (2012), “Charleston and the Golden Age of Piracy” (2013), “Edgar Allan Poe’s Charleston” (2020), and “A History Lover’s Guide to Charleston” (2022).
Every Tuesday evening through Labor Day, enjoy an entertaining and educational presentation at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. The Sandbar Lecture Series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history. Space is limited to 105 participants.