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With 84 acres of open-ended science and nature experiences designed to spark imagination, creativity, and new ways of thinking about our world, the Museum is the perfect destination for classes and groups of any size.
Field trips & group visits Whether you’re a school group, a summer camp, a team, a scout troop, or a large gathering of friends and family, a visit to the Museum launches visitors into a universe of nature exploration and science learning.
Take your students’ learning on an adventure! Journey through the butterfly house as you race to solve riddles and puzzles in an immersive, educational experience. What is an entomologist, a botanist, a conservationist, and how can they help you solve the mystery before it is too late?
Formerly the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and the NC Children's Museum, the Museum of Life and Science provides a series of new adventures for groups on its 84 acres.
Situated on 84-acres, our interactive science park includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast, and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves.
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May 27, 2024 · The Museum of Life and Science in Durham (also known as “MLS”) is THE outdoor place to be in Bull City. This 84-acre space is one of the state’s best children’s museums , but great for people of all ages.
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Situated on 84-acres, our interactive science park includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves.
