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
Invent the Night Gala
May 3
Dine, dance, and explore as we raise funds for the Museum and our Ignite Learning program!
Adult Workshop
May 3
Join our Museum photographer for a campus tour while learning the ins and outs of taking world-class photos!
Celebremos!
April 27
¡Celebre con científicos y artistas que viven, trabajan y aprenden en el Research Triangle!
Butterfly T-shirts
You can help support our work of conservation, research, and education by purchasing a t-shirt or making a donation!
Nature Kids
Spring sessions starting soon!
Explore the natural world with your child
Drop In Programs
The Museum offers daily programming for our visitors. These programs are designed to create a space to ask questions and experiment.
Teen Science Cafe
March 20 and May 21, 6 – 7 pm
Free!
Explore the wonders of STEM with other teens.
Kids Night Out
New summer dates added!
Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun after hours!
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of Durham address.