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
Black Excellence in Science
February 7, 10 am – 4 pm
Included with admission
Spend the day celebrating Black excellence!
Heartthrob
February 14, 10 am – 3 pm
Included with admission
Learn about the organ that makes us tick, the heart!
Science of Wine
February 12
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Explore the science behind wine as you engage all your senses at this 21+ pre-Valentine’s celebration!
Teen Science Cafe
Feb. 17, Mar. 17, May 12
Free
Enjoy food and snacks, and meet other teens who are also interested in STEM!
Kids Night Out
Check out our new dates!
Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun after hours!
Show some love!
Share the love this Valentine’s Day! Send a Treatheart and your donation means extra snacks for some of your favorite Museum critters all year long.
Drop In Programs
The Museum offers daily programming for our visitors. These programs are designed to create a space to ask questions and experiment.
Botanical drawing
February 28, 2 – 4 pm
Museum Members $35, General Public $40
In this class we will immerse ourselves in the study of plants while learning essential techniques for drawing from direct observation.
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of Durham address.