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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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Learn about two frequenters of our touch tank, sea stars and sea urchins. Why do we say sea star and not star fish? Are sea stars and sea urchins related? How do sea stars regenerate[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Come in for an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ look at our aquariums, facility’s operations, and meet our touch tank animals. Today we will be offering special tours of our animal holding tank facilities normally closed[...]

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,[...]

Weather permitting, many Family Day activities will be held outside. In case of inclement weather, Family Day activities will take place inside the museum. Entry to the museum is FREE for members and Brunswick County[...]

Family Day is a fun carnival-like event for the holiday weekend with ocean and beach themed activities and crafts, local community organizations, and food vendors. Weather permitting, many Family Day activities will be held outside.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

We will be taking a look at the amazing world of sharks and what makes them unique to other fish. Ever wonder if sharks sleep? Are they really people eaters? How many teeth do they[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Explore the world of marsh sparrows in Southeastern NC. Seaside, Saltmarsh, and Nelson’s Sparrows all spend their winters within the thin band of saltmarshes along the coast of North Carolina. Learn about the study of[...]

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[...]

Learn about the life cycle and species of sea turtles, how volunteers track sea turtle nests, and what we can do to protect sea turtles. Sea turtles are frequent visitors to the North Carolina coast,[...]

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,[...]

Wine Fest has transformed! Spirited will be a Roaring 20’s style speakeasy. It’s our biggest annual fundraiser; proceeds support the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach and Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach. Spirited[...]