Museum of Coastal Carolina Hosts Sesame Street Planetarium Show

Preschool day event features activities, storytime, and a new planetarium show with Elmo and Big Bird.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The Museum of Coastal Carolina and the Ingram Planetarium will host a preschool day on Friday, February 6th, with activities and a new planetarium show featuring Sesame Street characters. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes activities throughout the museum building designed for preschoolers, as well as a planetarium show called "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure" at 11 a.m.

Why it matters

The museum's preschool day event aims to engage young children in educational and interactive activities, sparking their interest in science, nature, and the world around them through the beloved Sesame Street characters.

The details

The preschool day event will feature a variety of activities for children, including lifetime motor skills activities, ocean exhibit exploration, and mask-making. The museum will also offer storytime activities in the morning and afternoon. The highlight of the event is the planetarium show "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure", which follows Elmo and Big Bird as they meet a friend from China and discover they see the same stars at night despite living oceans apart.

  • The preschool day event will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • The planetarium show "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure" will be shown at 11 a.m.

The players

Museum of Coastal Carolina

A museum located in Wilmington, North Carolina that focuses on the coastal environment and features interactive exhibits and educational programs.

Ingram Planetarium

A planetarium located within the Museum of Coastal Carolina that offers educational shows and experiences related to astronomy and the night sky.

Sesame Street

A long-running educational children's television series featuring a variety of beloved characters, including Elmo and Big Bird.

Jamie Justice

A representative from the Museum of Coastal Carolina who discussed the upcoming preschool day event in an interview.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited for all the exploration activities… And just to see their little learning faces.”

— Jamie Justice, Museum Representative

What’s next

The museum plans to continue hosting preschool day events in the future, providing engaging educational experiences for young children in the Wilmington community.

The takeaway

The Museum of Coastal Carolina's preschool day event, featuring a Sesame Street planetarium show and a variety of hands-on activities, demonstrates the museum's commitment to inspiring curiosity and learning in young children through interactive and entertaining programming.