84 acres of science and nature experiences to spark imagination, creativity, and new ways of thinking about our world
Make a splash with a Membership!
One of the best values for families anywhere in North Carolina
Museum members get free admission for a full year of discovery, interactive experiences, and nature play. In as few as two visits, your membership can pay for itself.
Member benefits include:
Free daily admission to the Museum
Early entry at 9am every day
Advance registration for select special events and summer camps
10% discount in Museum stores, coffee bar, and onsite cafe
Reduced admission to more than 500 zoos, aquariums, and science centers worldwide
Discover more at the Museum
Holidays in the Park
Select nights in December, beginning December 3
$18 for entry only, $21 entry plus train ride
An extraordinary celebration of the holiday season
Holiday Spirits
December 4
$45 General Public, $40 Museum Members
Grab your friends and celebrate the holiday season, AfterHours style!
Paper lanters
December 13
$35 Museum Members, $40 General Public
Build an enchanting bamboo star lantern to take home!
Teen Science Cafe
Nov. 19, Jan. 15, Mar. 16, May 12
Free
Enjoy food and snacks, and meet other teens who are also interested in STEM!
Kids Night Out
Check out our new dates!
Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun after hours!
Schools Out Camp
School is closed so Museum Camp is open! We offer day and week long camps for Kindergarten through grade 5.
Drop In Programs
The Museum offers daily programming for our visitors. These programs are designed to create a space to ask questions and experiment.
Better teams start here
Hands-on team building workshops that build team unity and critical thinking skills. Our Team Lab programs foster connections and develop critical thinking skills through engaging challenges and activities that require lateral thinking, strategy, and humor.
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of Durham address.