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Museum of Life and Science

4.7

• 1807 reviews

433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, 27704 (351.5 mi)

About

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC, features interactive science exhibits, a butterfly conservatory, live animal habitats, and attractions like the Dinosaur Trail and Ellerbe Creek Railway on its 84-acre campus.

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Category

✓ Nature & Outdoor

Price

$340-$370/week

Age

4-14

Enrollment Options

Full-Day

Overview

Explore science, animals, and nature through interactive exhibits, outdoor adventures, and creative activities in this fun-filled summer camp experience.

REVIEWS

Mr.S Travel Quest

Jun 3, 2025

Just visited the Museum of Life and Science right after landing—initially thought it was the Museum of Natural History, whoops 😅. Still, it was a fun surprise! The butterfly house was a highlight—three butterflies landed on my mom—and the dinosaur trail was a cool walk. As a museum nerd, I loved it. Great spot for all ages!

Nisha Thapa

Apr 25, 2025

We love life and science museum. It’s our go to when it’s holiday or a weekend. We took
Membership because it saves a lot of money. My son loves the sand pit, the mist and the wild life there. Very fun place if you want to enjoy your entire day. My son enjoyed the egg hunt during Easter.

S L-V

Apr 23, 2025

I have membership through my son’s book program. I have been a few times and finally went to the back of the museum today where the forestry things are such as the playgrounds and music spot. Check the websites to see what is open as the exhibits are currently being updated! Which is super exciting. There is still a lot to do. The kids really love the outdoor spaces and there is still things to do indoors on both levels in think space/science/ building play /crafts. There is also an exhibit up the hill, but I haven’t been to it yet I believe the food and butterfly exhibit are up there. We have always gotten parking in the parking lot even when the sign says full because parents are in and out. The end of day 3:30-5 seems to be good if you’re close by and you just want them to get energy out and do something different. The staff and volunteers are the bees knees. Just wish there were more snacks/food options in the museum outside and inside. Really needed a mommy sneaky snack chocolate and caramel lol

Tori Lauck

Apr 28, 2025

Had a lot of fun here. We came on a Saturday. The parking lot was full. Was a short wait to vuy tickets. The place was bigger than I expected. The butterfly house was the main reason we came to visit. Mostly stuff for young kids to do. I highly recommend coming to visit. 🦋

Dave Cameron

Feb 21, 2025

Excellent science museum intended primarily for children - yet adults can easily spend a couple of hours there. Several hands-on exhibits to experiment inside. Outside, there's about a mile of potential walking with a tree house/playground, several live animals, a butterfly house, a place to play in the water, and a good spot for lunch. Wide variety to meet all wants.