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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May 21, 2025
Underwhelming, we went on a Saturday, it was too terribly busy but we were expecting more. The highlight of the trip was the Butterfly House, every thing else was subpar. I hope they're able to do so…Full review by myli3n
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
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.
has anyone tried the Santa train at this museum? is it fun, worth the price?
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Update... This would be fun for little ones, maybe 7 and under. we took our 8 and 10 year old, neither of which I would describe as overly mature or jaded, and I would say that the most …
Update... This would be fun for little ones, maybe 7 and under. we took our 8 and 10 year old, neither of which I would describe as overly mature or jaded, and I would say that the most we could get out of it would be about 2 hours. We did what was on offer, and the wait time was pretty long for the train. overall I found the expense to be greater than the value of the adventure. The inside of the museum is not available during this time.
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