Rained out at the beach? Myrtle Beach has plenty of indoor attractions, from the aquarium to dinner shows and museums. Here's where to go when the weather turns, with local restaurants nearby on our map.
Pirate battles, acrobatics and a four-course meal around a full-size lagoon. A Christmas show runs Nov 4, 2026–Jan 2, 2027. · Show times vary · see schedule · 📞 843-497-9700
Variety shows and concerts at Barefoot Landing. The South's Grandest Christmas Show runs Nov 2, 2026–Jan 2, 2027. · Show times vary · see schedule · 📞 843-272-1111
Live tribute artists perform as music legends. A Rockin' Memphis Christmas runs Nov 3, 2026–Jan 1, 2027 (adults $39.95–54.95, kids $15.95–29.95). · Show times vary · see schedule · 📞 800-960-7469
A small art museum in a beach-cottage-style building across from Springmaid Beach, with rotating exhibits. · Hours vary · check website · 📞 843-238-2510
Go to Ripley's Aquarium, WonderWorks or the Hollywood Wax Museum, catch a show, or visit a museum. Those three indoor attractions are all at Broadway at the Beach.
Shows at the Carolina Opry, Alabama Theatre, Legends in Concert, Pirates Voyage and Medieval Times are a good way to wait out a storm.
Do summer storms in Myrtle Beach last all day?
Often not. Summer storms on the Grand Strand tend to pop up in the afternoon and pass within an hour or two. Plan an indoor stop for mid-afternoon and you may get the beach back by evening.
Local tips
Indoor attractions fill up fast on rainy days. Go early or buy tickets online.
Lightning closes the beach and piers. Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
The Horry County Museum in Conway is free and indoors on weekdays.
Common questions
What is the best indoor attraction in Myrtle Beach?
Ripley's Aquarium is one of the most popular, with an underwater tunnel full of sharks and sea turtles.
Are Myrtle Beach shows open year-round?
Most of the big theaters run shows much of the year, with Christmas shows from early November. Check each theater's schedule.
Hours, prices and vibes change, and some listings are still being checked. Call ahead or check the attraction's website before you go. Know a local spot we're missing? Tell us on our Facebook page.