6 – 8 pm
Learn to make paper out of recycled pulp and pressed flowers.

Craft a stunning butterfly art piece using ethically sourced butterflies!

Develop your ability to tell a story through the camera.

Create a one of a kind piece of art using native plant materials.

Explore real Apollo-era space artifacts and learn what it takes to make it to space.

Museum Members $35, General Public $40
An evening of diverse wines, scientific exploration, and live music!

Included with admission
Meet some of the incredible Black scientists from around the Triangle

An immersive experience with hundreds of tropical butterflies in a lush rainforest environment

Learn about our animal neighbors and discover ways we can live with wildlife in our communities.

Sailboats, seeds, and vapor rings—explore how people, animals, and plants move with the air.

Several upcoming dates
School is closed so Museum Camp is open! Spend the day exploring exhibits and engaging in amazing science activities

Dig into another world filled with life-sized dinosaurs from the late Cretaceous period. You just might find an ancient fossil!

Durham County residents visit the Museum for free with current proof of residence

Learn how mountains rise, rocks turn to sand, and water reshapes the planet.

Learn about American black bears and get a one-of-a-kind view of their habitat.

Learn more about these endangered animals from Madagascar.

Meet our resident endangered Red Wolves, one of the rarest animals in the world.

Explore an urban wetland from our boardwalk overlook or get a closer look at water’s edge.

Play with math as you explore pattern, shape, and size.

The first stop on your outdoors adventure—rope walks, climbing webs, and balance logs beckon the brave and curious.

Included with admission
Celebrate the organ that makes us tick: the heart!

Explore our two-acre, nature playscape featuring treehouses, a flowing streambed, and more!

Get an up-close view of rare and exotic insects from around the globe.

You control the mist in this one-of-a-kind playscape. Climb through tunnels and over hills, make sand sculptures, or just play it cool.

5:30 – 8:30 pm
$40 for Museum Members, $45 for General Public
A kids-only fun-filled evening of Museum exploration!

Use common materials in unexpected ways to explore the principles of flight, gravity, and airflow.

Get an up-close look at the incredible world of leafcutter ants.

A fun space for kids five and under to practice new skills, flex their imaginations, and engage with others.

Discover how beautifully tuned instruments can pair with familiar materials to create a unique soundscape.