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:
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Dino Egg Hunt
March 26 – 31
$8 plus admission
Bring your junior paleontologist on an excavation adventure on the Museum’s Dinosaur Trail!
AfterHours: Mystery at the Museum
April 11
Museum Members $30, General Public $35
This interactive experience will have you exploring our Main Building, solving clues, and interacting with characters to piece together the mystery.
Invent the Night Gala
April 20
Don your most festive space gear and join us at warp speed! Attendees will experience an extraordinary evening while contributing to the Museum and its mission!
Science of Movement
April 6
Learn from experts how human and animal physiology affects movement.
Kids Night Out
Only a few tickets remain
An evening of fun and exploration just for the kids!
Nature Kids
April 3 – 24 and May 8 – 29
Join us for the series or an individual session
Unplug and spend time present in nature
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence.
Volunteer Opportunities
Do something unique and interesting that gives back to the community and helps build a world-class Museum for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond.
We're hiring!
Be part of the best Museum in the Triangle! Help us encourage fun, exploration, and lifelong science learning.
The place to inspire the next generation of creators, thinkers, and problem-solvers
A brighter future starts with wonder.
More than ever, it’s essential to play, learn, ask questions, and embrace science as a way of understanding our world. The fun of discovery is the first step on a lifelong adventure of learning.
Your best destination for innovative science education and learning
With one-of-a-kind educational experiences inside and outside of the classroom, the Museum of Life and Science offers new ways to better understand our world and prepare young minds for the future.