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  • Butterfly Release

    May 28th, 2019
    11:00am - 11:05am
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us for daily butterfly releases into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory and meet our Lepidopterist, a scientist who studies butterflies. You'll also enjoy an up-close look as newly emerged butterflies are released into the conservatory daily.

    Butterfly Releases occur daily at 11am and 3pm.

    This program starts promptly at 11:00 am and 3:00pm! 

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  • Meet the Keeper

    May 28th, 2019
    2:00pm - 2:30pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Meet our team of animal keepers and learn more about our Explore the Wild animals. Program themes and location rotate weekly between black bears, lemurs, and red wolves exhibits. 

     

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  • Meet the Insect Keeper

    May 28th, 2019
    2:30pm - 3:00pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us as our Insect Keepers feed giant spiders, poison dart frogs, and other predators devour their daily meal in the Bayer Insectarium.

    This program starts promptly at 2:30 pm! 

     

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  • Butterfly Release

    May 28th, 2019
    3:00pm - 3:15pm
    Free with Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us for daily butterfly releases into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory and meet our Lepidopterist, a scientist who studies butterflies. You'll also enjoy an up-close look as newly emerged butterflies are released into the conservatory daily.

    Butterfly Releases occur daily at 11am and 3pm.

    This program starts promptly at 11:00 am and 3:00pm! 

     

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  • Farmyard Up Close

    May 28th, 2019
    4:30pm - 5:00pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Enjoy an up-close look at farmyard life! Chat with Animal Keepers about what it’s like to care for our animals and watch as they prepare The Farmyard for the night. 

    The Farmyard Up Close Program occurs daily at 4:30pm, except for Thursdays. 

     

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  • Butterfly Release

    May 29th, 2019
    11:00am - 11:05am
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us for daily butterfly releases into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory and meet our Lepidopterist, a scientist who studies butterflies. You'll also enjoy an up-close look as newly emerged butterflies are released into the conservatory daily.

    Butterfly Releases occur daily at 11am and 3pm.

    This program starts promptly at 11:00 am and 3:00pm! 

    More Details

  • Meet the Keeper

    May 29th, 2019
    2:00pm - 2:30pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Meet our team of animal keepers and learn more about our Explore the Wild animals. Program themes and location rotate weekly between black bears, lemurs, and red wolves exhibits. 

     

    More Details

  • Meet the Insect Keeper

    May 29th, 2019
    2:30pm - 3:00pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us as our Insect Keepers feed giant spiders, poison dart frogs, and other predators devour their daily meal in the Bayer Insectarium.

    This program starts promptly at 2:30 pm! 

     

    More Details

  • Butterfly Release

    May 29th, 2019
    3:00pm - 3:15pm
    Free with Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us for daily butterfly releases into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory and meet our Lepidopterist, a scientist who studies butterflies. You'll also enjoy an up-close look as newly emerged butterflies are released into the conservatory daily.

    Butterfly Releases occur daily at 11am and 3pm.

    This program starts promptly at 11:00 am and 3:00pm! 

     

    More Details

  • Farmyard Up Close

    May 29th, 2019
    4:30pm - 5:00pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Enjoy an up-close look at farmyard life! Chat with Animal Keepers about what it’s like to care for our animals and watch as they prepare The Farmyard for the night. 

    The Farmyard Up Close Program occurs daily at 4:30pm, except for Thursdays. 

     

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  • Butterfly Release

    May 30th, 2019
    11:00am - 11:05am
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us for daily butterfly releases into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory and meet our Lepidopterist, a scientist who studies butterflies. You'll also enjoy an up-close look as newly emerged butterflies are released into the conservatory daily.

    Butterfly Releases occur daily at 11am and 3pm.

    This program starts promptly at 11:00 am and 3:00pm! 

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  • Homeschool Day

    May 30th, 2019
    All-day Event
    8 for members | $14 for the general public

    Spark your child’s curiosity in STEM!

    The Museum of Life and Science invites homeschool families for a day of learning and engagement. Pick one of three classroom programs led by the Museum’s educators—Animal Encounter, Chemical Reactions, or LEGO® Robotics. Spend the rest of the day exploring 84-acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Homeschoolers will receive the school group rate on Homeschool Days!

    Event Details

    Classroom Program Options

    Facilitated Programs

    Your Homeschool Day admission includes one classroom program! Please arrive at your classroom 10 minutes before the program start time. Allow time for parking, check-in, and walking to the classroom. Please choose from the list below:

    Animal Encounter

    Times: Choose from 10:00-10:50, 11:00-11:50, or 1-1:50
    Location: KidLab (1st floor of the main Museum, across from Play to Learn)
    Meet the animals that live behind-the-scenes at the Museum of Life and Science.

    Chemical Reactions

    Times: Choose from 10:00-10:50 or 11:00-11:50
    Location: BioLab (2nd floor of the main Museum, past The Lab)
    Manipulate changes in temperature and pH, and then analyze what happens after a chemical reaction.

    LEGO® Robotics

    Times: Choose from 10:00-10:50 or 11:00-11:50
    Location: ChemLab (2nd floor of the main Museum, past The Lab)
    Construct a spinning sculpture and collaborate in writing a program to control how it moves.

    There's more to see!

    In addition to the classroom programs above, try these activities.

    • Math Moves 
      Use our Math Moves teacher’s guide to get ideas for using Math Moves to explore ratio and proportion. Copies are available online.
    • Daily Programs
      We have tons of free programs that happen all over the Museum, from the start of the day all the way until closing time! Click here to view our schedule!

    Resources

    Make the Most out of Your Visit!

     

    Ready to sign up for a day of STEM exploration?

     

    Register for Animal Encounter

    Register for Chemical Reactions

    Register for LEGO Robotics

     

    The Fine Print

    Homeschoolers and their families will receive the school group rate of $14 per person for admission plus one classroom program. Museum members get free admission and pay $8 per person for the classroom program.

    Pre-registration is recommended to reserve a program time and topic of your choice. At least one member of the family must be currently homeschooling in a K-12 grade. A state-issued Homeschool ID will be required at check-in.

    All members of the group over the age of 2 must purchase a ticket. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

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  • Meet the Keeper

    May 30th, 2019
    2:00pm - 2:30pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Meet our team of animal keepers and learn more about our Explore the Wild animals. Program themes and location rotate weekly between black bears, lemurs, and red wolves exhibits. 

     

    More Details

  • Meet the Insect Keeper

    May 30th, 2019
    2:30pm - 3:00pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us as our Insect Keepers feed giant spiders, poison dart frogs, and other predators devour their daily meal in the Bayer Insectarium.

    This program starts promptly at 2:30 pm! 

     

    More Details

  • Butterfly Release

    May 30th, 2019
    3:00pm - 3:15pm
    Free with Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us for daily butterfly releases into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory and meet our Lepidopterist, a scientist who studies butterflies. You'll also enjoy an up-close look as newly emerged butterflies are released into the conservatory daily.

    Butterfly Releases occur daily at 11am and 3pm.

    This program starts promptly at 11:00 am and 3:00pm! 

     

    More Details

  • Snake and Alligator Feeding

    May 30th, 2019
    4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Free

    Stop by Carolina Wildlife and learn more about our reptiles while our Animal Keepers feed them their weekly meal.

    Snake and Alligator Feedings occur every Thursday at 4:00pm. 

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  • Butterfly Release

    May 31st, 2019
    11:00am - 11:05am
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us for daily butterfly releases into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory and meet our Lepidopterist, a scientist who studies butterflies. You'll also enjoy an up-close look as newly emerged butterflies are released into the conservatory daily.

    Butterfly Releases occur daily at 11am and 3pm.

    This program starts promptly at 11:00 am and 3:00pm! 

    More Details

  • Meet the Keeper

    May 31st, 2019
    2:00pm - 2:30pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Meet our team of animal keepers and learn more about our Explore the Wild animals. Program themes and location rotate weekly between black bears, lemurs, and red wolves exhibits. 

     

    More Details

  • Meet the Insect Keeper

    May 31st, 2019
    2:30pm - 3:00pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us as our Insect Keepers feed giant spiders, poison dart frogs, and other predators devour their daily meal in the Bayer Insectarium.

    This program starts promptly at 2:30 pm! 

     

    More Details

  • Butterfly Release

    May 31st, 2019
    3:00pm - 3:15pm
    Free with Admission

    What to Expect

    Join us for daily butterfly releases into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory and meet our Lepidopterist, a scientist who studies butterflies. You'll also enjoy an up-close look as newly emerged butterflies are released into the conservatory daily.

    Butterfly Releases occur daily at 11am and 3pm.

    This program starts promptly at 11:00 am and 3:00pm! 

     

    More Details

  • Farmyard Up Close

    May 31st, 2019
    4:30pm - 5:00pm
    Free With Admission

    What to Expect

    Enjoy an up-close look at farmyard life! Chat with Animal Keepers about what it’s like to care for our animals and watch as they prepare The Farmyard for the night. 

    The Farmyard Up Close Program occurs daily at 4:30pm, except for Thursdays. 

     

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