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
Mystery at the Museum
August 20, 6:30 – 10 pm
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
It’s Game Time! Assemble your team and tackle this fall’s mystery, as the MLS Homecoming Dance goes awry!
Let your kids play at the Museum after hours!
September 11, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun. Your kids will have a blast while you’re off enjoying a few hours to yourself.
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August 29, 10 am – 3 pm
Included with admission
Calling all dinosaur enthusiasts, this is the event for you!
Who is your favorite animal?
By supporting the Fund-a-Feed campaign, you can help care for and feed our animals year-round.
Let's welcome Fall!
September 19, 10 am – 3 pm
Explore the coming of fall with us as we learn how different organisms and ecosystems adapt and change to cope with the challenges fall brings.
Celebrate with us!
Host your party at the Museum of Life and Science, and you’ll excite a whole herd of pint-sized partygoers. We can even handle all the details so you can enjoy the party, too!
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of Durham address.
Make your own minizine!
Septemeber 12
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Learn the basics of making your own pocket-size minizine!
Drop In Programs
The Museum offers daily programming for our visitors. These programs are designed to create a space to ask questions and experiment.