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
From Here On: Shaping Our Future
Our newest exhibit is now open and ready for you to experience. With both indoor and outdoor activations, this exhibit aims to encourage conversation and collaboration with guests of all ages.
Adult Summer Camp
July 23, 6:30 – 10 pm
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Grab your friends and experience all the best parts of summer camp!
Who is your favorite animal?
By supporting the Fund-a-Feed campaign, you can help care for and feed our animals year-round.
80 Anniversary t-shirts
Want to wear your love for the Museum? Get your commemorative dinosaur or Red Wolf T-shirt celebrating 80 years of Museum history!
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!
Prism
June 27, 10 am – 3 pm
Included with admission
A celebration of the diversity in our community and the natural world.
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.
Open late!
July 2, 6 – 9 pm
Museum Members $18, General Public $20, kids under 2 are free
Bring your family and spend your evening with us at the Museum!