Discover NC! Brunswick County

Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium

Calabash, NC (http://www.brunswickcounty.org/mocc/index.htm)

Provider: Museum of Coastal Carolina

Resource summary

• Appropriate grades: 3–8
• Subjects: science (biology and life science, environmental science, meteorology)
• Provider: Museum of Coastal Carolina
• Fees: yes

More on the web

• Changing with the tide Students will learn about and act out the functions of the salt marsh habitat.
• Exploring the solar system The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to earth's moon and the eight other planets in our solar system. Students will learn about the geology, composition and orbits of other planets by planning a trip to another planet.
• North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Everything you want to know about fishing in coastal North Carolina. The site features types of fish, licensing information, fishing records, and more.
• OceanLink This website is dedicated to ocean education. Throughout these pages, students will find all kinds of interesting information about things like: the biggest sea animals, marine biology careers, answers to common ocean/animal questions, and more!
• Ocean Planet Numerous lesson plans and classroom activities, images, videos, and more fill this archived online exhibit devoted to humanity's relationship with the ocean. Topics include pollution, climate change, wetland destruction as well as many ocean science and seafaring subjects.

This museum is well known for its dioramas depicting coastal creatures and their habitats. The Reef Room, a walk-through exhibit complete with turtles and sharks, represents the ocean several miles off shore. The museum also boasts a Native American collection with pottery, projectile points, two dugout canoes, and reproductions of ancient tools. It houses one of the most extensive displays of native shells found anywhere in the Carolinas. Located just one short block from the barrier island beach, the area features a tidal wetland and remnant maritime forest.

Located 4 miles away form the museum is the Ingram Planetarium. It offers planetary and astronomy programs and hands-on exhibits for all ages.

School groups may be scheduled for Monday through Friday visits even when the museum is not open to the public. Call 910-579-1016 to schedule your class visit. Admission is $1.50 for Brunswick County students. Out of county students pay $2. One teacher and one teacher assistant per class are admitted at no charge. Others in the group are $5 each for adults and $3 for children. Please collect admission ahead of your visit and have one person pay for the group.