84 acres of science and nature experiences to spark imagination, creativity, and new ways of thinking about our world
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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
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Summer Camp
Fun, memorable & meaningful experiences for kids of all ages!
Science Nights
February 17
Bring your family and friends to design and create your very own puppet bestie!
AfterHours: Science of Wine
February 9, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Museum Members $35, General Public $40
Explore the science behind wine as you engage all your senses at this 21+ pre-Valentine’s celebration!
Birthday parties at the Museum
Throw your child the most fantastic birthday party!
We're hiring!
Be part of the best Museum in the Triangle! Help us encourage fun, exploration, and lifelong science learning.
Black Excellence in Science
February 5
Included with admission
Meet some of the incredible Black scientists from around the Triangle.
Heartthrob
February 18
Included with admission
Learn about the organ that makes us tick: the heart!
Butterfly House
An immersive experience with hundreds of tropical butterflies in a lush tropical environment.
Kids Night Out!
A kids-only fun-filled evening of Museum exploration!
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.