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. The museum is on 84 acres, with plenty … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free day for Durham residents March 21 (and more!)
Museums and attractions
Easter Egg Roll at the Wendell Museum March 30
The Wendell Museum, at 122 W Second Street, Wendell, NC, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. It's free to visit, but donations are welcome. The museum highlights the rich history and culture of Wendell, including a timeline, people, businesses, agriculture, veterans, schools, churches and civic clubs. The museum is housed in the former home of Alex Wall, longtime … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Roll at the Wendell Museum March 30
Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, has a special event planned for Solar Eclipse Day. Monarch Butterfly Eclipse takes place Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. The museum will be closed, but the event will take place on the south side of campus, and will be free to the public. The migratory route of Monarch Butterflies resembles the path of the … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science
2nd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum June 1
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project and NC Vibes, are presenting the 2nd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place June 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is part of the International Food Festival, which takes place on Fayetteville Street … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum June 1
K-12 Teacher Open House at Nasher Museum of Art
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about K-12 Teacher Open House at Nasher Museum of Art
Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Raleigh Fire Museum, 105 Keeter Center Drive in Raleigh, is open just one day a month to the public, although tours can be scheduled other times. If you'd like to just walk in, though, come by the second Saturday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It's free to visit. See photos and artifacts that tell the story of the history of firefighting. This is a small museum but it has hundreds … [Read more...] about Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
Reptile & Amphibian Day is returning to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is crocodilians! At this popular festival, learn about reptiles and amphibians through crafts, lectures, close encounters and more. This is a free event. Exhibits Amphibians and ConservationNC … [Read more...] about Reptile & Amphibian Day at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences March 9
Free tickets available now for Dueling Dinosaurs at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
The eagerly anticipated exhibit, Dueling Dinosaurs, is opening at the Nature Research Center at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in April, 2024. The Nature Research Center is at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. The exhibit will be FREE to visit, but tickets will be required every day except the Grand Opening. Read on for information about the exhibit, tickets and the grand … [Read more...] about Free tickets available now for Dueling Dinosaurs at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
First Friday at CAM Raleigh
CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Admission to CAM Raleigh is now FREE thanks to the generous support of members and partners. CAM Raleigh is open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month as part of First Friday Raleigh. Enjoy music, refreshments … [Read more...] about First Friday at CAM Raleigh
Family First Friday Free Admission at Kidzu Children’s Museum March 1
Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting a program, Family First Friday, on the first Friday of select months. Family First Friday will feature FREE all-day museum admission, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a range of facilitated STEMonstrations by real world scientists, artists and makers. Upcoming First Fridays and their themes: … [Read more...] about Family First Friday Free Admission at Kidzu Children’s Museum March 1