Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Apr. 10 and 19

Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Durham, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields — physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more — all in a fun, hands-on way. Read on to learn all about the museum, or jump to the information about Durham Community Days, where Durham and Durham County residents can attend for free. Treehouse at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The museum is on 84 acres, with plenty of opportunities for kids to run, climb, dig, and even (in warm months) get wet. It's safe to say that after a day at Museum of Life and Science, your kids will be worn out and ready for some rest. Red Wolf in habitat at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The museum features a Farmyard, with animals like goats and alpacas, and habitats for lemurs, and rescued black bears and red wolves. Butterfly House at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Butterfly House is a rainforest environment that's home to hundreds of butterflies, with many species that you won't find in your backyard! Cool Down Room at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The museum includes a Cool Down Room, where guests with sensory sensitivities can get Keep reading for a roundup of the exhibits, and pictures from many of them! Or just jump to the list of events. Museum of Life + Science Exhibits Indoor exhibits Aerospace Butterfly house Carolina wildlife Flip it, Fold it, Figure it out Insectarium Investigate health Launch lab Leafcutter Ants Math Moves The Lab Play to Learn TinkerLab Weather Outdoor exhibits Catch the Wind (toy boats) Dinosaur Trail Earth Moves Explore the Wild: Black Bears Explore the Wild: Lemurs and Tortoises Explore the Wild: Red Wolves Explore the Wild: Wetland Gateway Park Hideaway Woods Into the Mist Sound Garden The Farmyard Wander Away The Train Admission Reserved tickets are no longer required, but buying tickets online can help get you into the museum faster. Tickets are $23 for adults, $18 for children age 3 to 12, free for children age 2 and under, $21 for seniors age 65+, and $21 for military adult, with ID. Hours Museum of Life and Science is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday to Sunday. The museum is open to members starting at 9 a.m. Pictures from Museum of Life and Science Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCButterfly House at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCButterfly House at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCButterfly House at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCCool Down Room at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCCool Down Room at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCCool Down Room at Museum of Life and Science. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLCDinosaur Trail at M