The Triangle's Favorite Museum
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:
Discover more at the Museum
Pumpkin Patch Express
Weekends in October, beginning September 27
16ドル per person
Everyone’s favorite fall event is back!
AfterHours
October 30
45ドル for General Public, 40ドル for Museum Members
Don’t be afraid! Grab your friends and celebrate Halloween at the Museum, AfterHours style!
Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15
Included with admission
Celebrate with us, all month long!
Teen Science Cafe
Oct. 7, Jan. 15, Mar. 16
Free
Enjoy food and snacks, and meet other teens who are also interested in STEM!
Kids Night Out
Check out our new dates!
Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun after hours!
Schools Out Camp
School is closed so Museum Camp is open! We offer day and week long camps for Kindergarten through grade 5.
Drop In Programs
The Museum offers daily programming for our visitors. These programs are designed to create a space to ask questions and experiment.
Better teams start here
Hands-on team building workshops that build team unity and critical thinking skills. Our Team Lab programs foster connections and develop critical thinking skills through engaging challenges and activities that require lateral thinking, strategy, and humor.
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of Durham address.