The Museum of Coastal Carolina at Ocean Isle Beach

This is known as the largest "dry museum" in the South Eastern Carolinas. With an interactive touch tank, an augmented reality sandbox, and an interactive fossil dig where children can find sharks teeth this museum ranks among one of the areas top attractions.

Learn about South Eastern and Coastal North Carolina

This museum showcases the local area from historical artifacts and information to local flora and fauna. Here you will find local shells to touch and view. The children will giggle as they splash around in the interactive touch tank. Here they will experience touching local sea welsh, sea stars, sea urchins, and lets not forget the infamous horseshoe crabs. Learn about the green swamp wilderness preserve and all of the creatures found within the preserve.

Museum Galleries

• Ingram Lobby

• Changing Tides Gallery

• Waterways Gallery

• Seashore Gallery

• Ocean Reef Gallery

• Coastal Plain Gallery

• Barrier Island Gallery

Let your little ones imaginations soar as they enjoy discovering life size models of sharks and whales in a walk through tunnel. They will discover how the coastline and waves change with the seasons. Let science guide you through this amazing museum!

Upcoming events at the Museum