Storytime
Wednesdays
Included with admission
Join us for some very special storytimes with some of our incredible community partners
Events
Holidays in the Park
Wednesdays – Sundays in December, beginning December 3
$18 and $21
A celebration of the holiday season
Kids Night Out
December 12
5:30 – 8:30 pm
$40 for Museum Members, $45 for General Public
A kids-only fun-filled evening of Museum exploration!
Adult Workshops: Paper Lanterns
December 13
This event is sold out
Create a paper lantern to bring light to your home!
Durham Community Day
December 18
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of Durham address.
Liquid Nitrogen in The Lab
December 23 – January 3
Included with admission
Wanna see something COOL?
Noon Year’s Eve
December 31, 10 am – 1 pm
Included with admission
Create a New Year’s craft, dance to the music, and count down with us across campus to a special ball drop at noon.
Biotech Blast
January 10 and 11
Included with admission
Explore how biotechnology impacts our everyday lives
Teen Science Cafe
Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 17, May 12: 6 – 7:30 pm
Free!
Explore the wonders of STEM with other teens.
Adult Workshops: Leatherworking Basics
January 24
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Learn the fundamentals of leatherworking
Adult Workshops: Botanical Still Life Drawing
February 28
Museum Members $35, General Public $40
Learn or refresh your drawing basic skills like composition, line, shape and value.
Adult Workshops: Eco Printing
March 21
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Come eco print a beautiful cotton bandana with us!
Adult Workshops: Butterfly Art
April 18
Museum Members $40, General Public $45
Back by popular demand! Craft a stunning butterfly art piece using ethically sourced butterflies!