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:
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
Discover more at the Museum
Invent the Night Gala
April 20
Don your most festive space gear and join us at warp speed! Attendees will experience an extraordinary evening while contributing to the Museum and its mission!
Celebremos las ciencias
April 21
¡Celebre con científicos y artistas que viven, trabajan y aprenden en el Research Triangle!
Come celebrate with scientists and artists that live, work, and learn in the Research Triangle!
Bird Bonanza
May 4
Included with admission
Shake a tail feather and join us as we celebrate all things avian in the most egg-cellent way.
Birthday Parties
Host your birthday at the Museum for a full day of fun and celebration!
Kids Night Out
Only a few tickets remain
An evening of fun and exploration just for the kids!
Nature Kids
April 3 – 24 and May 8 – 29
Join us for the series or an individual session
Unplug and spend time present in nature
Durham Community Days
On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence.
Volunteer Opportunities
Do something unique and interesting that gives back to the community and helps build a world-class Museum for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond.
We're hiring!
Be part of the best Museum in the Triangle! Help us encourage fun, exploration, and lifelong science learning.