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Located just blocks from downtown Durham, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. 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 ...
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433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704 All visitors are welcomed through the main building entrance. Once inside, museum members, pre-purchased ticket holders, and walk-in visitors can walk left to check-in at to the front desk.
The museum is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum members can gain access an hour early at 9 a.m. Closed on Mondays. Closed on New Year’s Day, Presidents Day, Indigenous People’s Day/Columbus Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
General – $23Seniors (Ages 65+) – $21Children (Ages 3-12) – $18Children (Ages 2 and under) – FreeEveryone is welcome to use the restroom they feel comfortable using. Changing tables are available in all restrooms. The main building offers three restrooms spread across both floors including one at the main entrance. The main building also has three comfortable Caregiver Areas for nursing parents or families who need to take a break. The Butterf...
Free car parking is available on both sides of Murray Avenue. A covered three-story parking deck, also free and open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., is located on the south side, across the street from the museum. For active families who choose to bike to the museum, multiple racks on the front entry plaza accommodate up to 15 bicycles. Two electric car chargers...
Sprout Café and Elements Coffee Bar are the two food venues available to guests. Located by the outdoor exhibits, Sprout Café provides breakfast, lunch, and snack options, with indoor and outdoor seating. Elements Coffee Bar on the first floor of the main building offers hot and cold beverages, bakery items, and snacks. Light snacks for children ar...
Accessibility for all is one of the museum’s highest priorities. As such, the entire campus — indoors and out — is easy to navigate via strollers and wheelchairs. Additionally, five manual wheelchairs are available on loan for free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Strollers are also available for rent (single $2/day, double $4/day) on a first-co...
Make sure to pack sunblock, hats, and a change of clothes to make play in outdoor exhibits safe, fun, and fuss-free.
Explore over 35 indoor and outdoor exhibits covering nature, science, and history at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. Learn about admission, hours, parking, food, accessibility, and more before you visit.
The Museum of Life and Science—previously known as the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and the NC Children's Museum—is an 84-acre (340,000 m 2) science museum located in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Located just blocks from downtown Durham, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. 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 ...
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