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
Pumpkin Patch Express
Weekends in October (starting September 28)
$15 per person
Everyone’s favorite fall family event is back!
AfterHours: Science of Fear
October 24, 6:30 _ 10 pm
Museum Members: $35, General Public: $40
Leave the kids at home; this event is for adults 21+!
Grab your friends and celebrate Halloween at the Museum, AfterHours style!
Kids Night Out
Let your kids play at the Museum after hours
Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun!
Boofest
October 26, 27, and 31
Included with admission
A three-day Halloween extravaganza! Wear your costumes!
Nature Kids
Sep 17 – Oct 8 and Oct 22 – Nov 12
Nature Tots and Tykes
Jumpstart or continue your child’s journey into nature play.
Schools Out Camps
Select dates
When school is out join us at the Museum for our day or week long camps!
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence.
Support the Red Wolves
They’re back for a limited time! Check out our special summer colors and a new tank top option!
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Be part of the best Museum in the Triangle! Help us encourage fun, exploration, and lifelong science learning.