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
Kids Night Out
Check out our new dates!
Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun after hours!
Science of the Season
September 11, 6:30 – 10 pm
Who is ready for some fall beers, pumpkins, and fun?
Nature Kids
Our most popular nature program is back. Jumpstart your child’s journey into nature play, chat with other parents, and unplug for a few moments outdoors!
Schools Out Camp
School is closed so Museum Camp is open! We offer day and week long camps for Kindergarten through grade 5.
Better teams start here
Hands-on team building workshops that build team unity and critical thinking skills. Our Team Lab programs foster connections and develop critical thinking skills through engaging challenges and activities that require lateral thinking, strategy, and humor.
Special Summer Storytimes
Meet in Hideaway Woods, Wednesdays at 11:30 am
Included with admission
Join Museum educators and, for the summer, some very special guest readers from some of our fantastic community partners for a story adventure!
Pumpkin Patch Express
Weekends in October, beginning September 27
$16 per person
Everyone’s favorite fall event is back!
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.