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
Dino Egg Hunt
March 27 – 29 and April 3 – 5
$8 per person
Dinosaurs! Eggs! What could be better? Bring your junior paleontologist on an excavation adventure as they hunt for colorful dinosaur eggs in exchange for a special “Dino-prize”.
Eco–Printing
March 21, 2 – 4 pm
Museum Members $35, General Public $40
In this 2-hour class from Bailey Wall of DyeAnthos Botanical Fiber Arts, participants will get to eco-print a beautiful cotton bandana with a bright color background.
Creek Week
March 14 – 21
Included with admission
Join us for our Durham Community Day, March 17, featuring art displays and puppet shows of resilience fables in the afternoon, and talk with local experts on water quality throughout the day!
¡Celebremos las ciencias!
April 19
Included with admission
¡Celebre con científicos y artistas que viven, trabajan y aprenden en el Research Triangle!
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.
Sustainable Butterfly Art
April 18, 2 – 4 pm
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Craft a stunning butterfly art piece using ethically sourced butterflies from the Museum’s own Butterfly House.
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of Durham address.