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
Space Scavengers
April 24, 6:30 – 9 pm
Museum Members $20, General Public $25
This event is 18+
Join us for a space scavenger hunt guaranteed to make for the best evening ever.
Science of Beer!
May 14, 6:30 – 10 pm
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Join us for everyone’s favorite beer-themed event, where the worlds of beer and science collide!
Teen Science Cafe
May 12, 6 – 7 pm
Free
Connect with a STEM professional, hear about their exciting career, enjoy some free snacks, and dive into a fun, hands-on activity.
For all ages!
May 30
Included with admission
The culmination event of our month-long celebration for our planet.
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!
Kids Night Out
Check out our new dates!
Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun after hours!
Drop In Programs
The Museum offers daily programming for our visitors. These programs are designed to create a space to ask questions and experiment.
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of Durham address.
Clay Pots
Two-part workshop, May 2 and 16
Museum Members $115, General Public $130
In this two-part workshop, we will follow our pieces from raw material to finished, glazed ceramic.