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We will read Jenny Jellyfish: A Tale of Wiggly Jellies by Suzanne Tate, a day in the life of Jenny Jellyfish and her friends includes being beached by a storm.  Enjoy Jenny’s story, learn how[...]

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,[...]

Sea turtles are frequent visitors to the North Carolina coast, with several individuals nesting on beaches from the Outer Banks to Ocean Isle Beach. Learn about the species of sea turtles in NC, how volunteers[...]

We will read Mary Manatee: A Tale of Sea Cows by Suzanne Tate.  As Mary teaches her son Mikey how to live safely in the waterways and avoid boat propellers, Museum visitors will also explore[...]

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,[...]

Learn about critters that can be found in tide pools along the seashore including sea stars and sea urchins. Museum visitors will also make their own sea urchin craft.

Learn how to be a Beach Hero as two entertaining and enthusiastic members of the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society highlight the key roles beaches play in enriching humans’ lives, preserving plant and animal species,[...]

We will read Sam the Sea Cow by Francine Jacobs. Sam is called a sea cow because he looks like a cow grazing in the ocean, but he’s also called a manatee. Meet Sam when[...]

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,[...]

Do you know how many sharks live off the coast of NC? Find out in this fun, interactive program. Explore the amazing world of sharks and what makes them unique, discuss myths and misconceptions about[...]

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 will dock his ship, invade[...]

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,[...]

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[...]