SEPTEMBER EVENTS!
Welcome September with Museum of Coastal Carolina’s fun family programs that inspire curiosity for visitors of all ages:
Thursdays at 11:00 am – Sea Tales: Listen to stories starring animals or exhibits displayed at the Museum and complete interactive crafts or science activities based on each story:
- September 5 – The Meteorologist in Me by Brittney Shipp – Summer is a little girl with a big dream to become a TV meteorologist! Follow Summer’s journey as she overcomes her fears, conquers her doubts, and gains the courage to pursue her dreams. After reading Summer’s story, visitors will make a cloud observer craft that helps predict the weather at home.
- September 12 – Earth Ninja by Mary Nhin – Earth Ninja demonstrates how one little ninja can make a difference in the world by practicing three simple life habits. Visitors will explore the importance of recycling and learn how to correctly sort recycling through a fun activity.
- September 19 – Henry the Impatient Heron by Donna Love – Henry the Heron couldn’t stand still, but herons must stand still to catch their food! How will Henry ever be able to eat on his own? After discovering whether Henry learns to control his perpetual motion, visitors will make binoculars to help find birds like Henry.
- September 26 – The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming – Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree―red leaves, gold leaves, orange, and more. But he notices one of his leaves is missing! After participating in Squirrel’s crime investigation, visitors will make fun leaf art.
- Fridays at 11:00 am – Touch Tank Feeding: With staff and trained volunteer assistance, gently touch the sea creatures living in the Museum’s Touch Tank and watch trained volunteers feed the animals.
- Saturdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Climate Action Heroes: Take a deeper dive into our newest exhibit, Climate Action Heroes with family-friendly, fun, and interactive activities! Each week will feature hands-on self-guided science and craft activities exploring a different characteristic of a Climate Action Hero. Visitors can also look for evidence of Climate Action Heroes throughout the museum with a special scavenger hunt. September’s Climate Action Hero is the Mighty Meteorologist!
- September 7 – Weather Patterns – Mighty Meteorologists track changing weather patterns to predict future weather events. Learn about the components of weather from fronts to precipitation to temperature, practice tracking weather patterns, and make a weather chart.
- September 14 – What’s the Weather Today? – Mighty Meteorologists use data patterns to predict future weather events. Explore how meteorologists predict the weather, try being a weather reporter, and make a cloud observer craft to help predict the weather at home.
- September 21 – Climate Resilience – Mighty Meteorologists promote climate resilience. Investigate what climate resiliency is, discover ways to help with climate resilience at home, and make a fun craft from recycled materials.
- September 28 – Preparing for Severe Weather – Mighty Meteorologists focus on preparing for and responding to severe weather. Learn how hurricanes are tracked, how to assemble a useful preparedness kit, and make a fun backpack craft to test preparedness skills.
The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
Admission is free for members. Non-member all-day admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62+), $8 for children (3-12), and free for age 2 and under.
For more information, call 910-579-1016, visit www.museumplanetarium.org, or like us on Facebook.com /MuseumCoastalCarolina
