Visitors can complete beach-themed crafts and play with snow at the beach through fun science activities. Shiver me timbers! The Museum has been warned that White Beard the Pirate Clause w
ill dock his ship, invade HoliDAY, and share pirate booty with all children.
HoliDAY visitors can also stroll through the Museum’s enchanting 4th Annual Festival of Trees at a leisurely pace, admire trees artfully decorated by area businesses and nonprofits, and engage in friendly competition by voting for and bidding on your favorite trees.
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.
- Get in the holiday spirit by completing fun coastal-themed crafts.
We will read Tammy Turtle: A Tale of Saving Sea Turtles by Suzanne Tate. Tammy Turtle mistakenly eats a plastic bag thinking it’s a jellyfish. Thankfully, she’s rescued by human helpers and nursed back to health. After listening to Tammy’s story, explore what’s in a turtle’s stomach through a fun activity.
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.
It’s all crabs, all the time! Learn about and complete crafts honoring hermit, horseshoe and other crabs found along the coast.
Join us as we read The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup. What if Captain Cookie stood up to Santa? Embrace your inner pirate by making pirate hats and enjoying this clever tale that sparkles with the excitement of a pirate adventure.
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.
Dive into water’s many wonders by examining organisms that can’t be seen with the naked eye and completing a watercolor craft.
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.