North Carolina Museum of Life and Science

Museum of Life and Science

www.lifeandscience.org
4.8/5
(927) · Science museum in Durham, United States
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Located just blocks from downtown Durham, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. Situated on 84 …

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4.8/5 · 927 reviews
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Mar 14, 2025
Top notch science museum intended primarily for children from about age 4 through early teens - yet adults can easily spend a couple of hours there. Quite a few hands-on exhibits to experiment with i…Full review by 795davec
Jan 29, 2025
I went to Chapel Hill's to visit the Carolina Basketball Museum and stumbled upon this place before heading back to my hotel in Salisbury. While there is a decent sized indoor Museum much of the acti…Full review by Illinois Valley R
Sep 25, 2024
First off although this attraction is family friendly, we were all senior citizens with no children along and all of us loved our many hours exploring the exhibits there & will go back next trip to t…Full review by Topaz-VT
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Is it super crowded on Durham residents free days?
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Yes usually but still fun!
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What’s the cost?
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I'm sorry I do not know the daily entrance fees for the museum. My daughter-in-law has a yearly membership. We are listed on the guest list and do not pay a daily entrance fee. Since …
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I'm sorry I do not know the daily entrance fees for the museum. My daughter-in-law has a yearly membership. We are listed on the guest list and do not pay a daily entrance fee. Since we visit the museum often, it is well worth the yearly membership fee.
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Does this Museum have enough to do to keep a preschooler (4-5 years old) entertained for 2-3 hours?
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Yes, the kids can play, walk and view multiple exhibits over a 2-3 hour period. Various animals, butterflies, space shuttles, the veteran's exhibit and walking trails are examples.
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has anyone tried the Santa train at this museum? is it fun, worth the price?
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Fun for young kids but kinda "meh". Worth doing once.
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