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. Museum of Life + Science Exhibits Indoor exhibits AerospaceButterfly houseCarolina wildlifeFlip it, Fold it, Figure it outInsectariumInvestigate healthLaunch labMath … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free to Durham County residents October 22
Museums and attractions
Drive-Through Christmas Village at Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly (first night is a free walk-through event)
Tobacco Farm Life Museum, 709 N. Church Street, Kenly, preserves the history and cultural heritage of the rural North Carolina farm family, and presents this legacy to the public. It features: 6,000 square foot galleryTraditional homesteadPack houseWorkshopTobacco barnOne room school houseSmoke house Admission: Adults: $8Children under 2: Free Tobacco Farm Life Museum also hosts … [Read more...] about Drive-Through Christmas Village at Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly (first night is a free walk-through event)
Elmer Gibson’s Ijapa and Mr. Igpin, story and live music by United Strings of Color, at NC Museum of Art (and more)
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit. The hours at this time are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special exhibits might require a paid ticket. Upcoming Events You can see all the events here. Below are a few of them. Please follow the links, below, for each event, for full information and for registration. Elmer Gibson's Ijapa and Mr. … [Read more...] about Elmer Gibson’s Ijapa and Mr. Igpin, story and live music by United Strings of Color, at NC Museum of Art (and more)
Opening of “More Than Just a Game: the NCCU vs. NC A&T Football Rivalry” at Museum of Durham History
Museum of Durham History, at 500 W. Main Street between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square, is free to visit, and reopened to the public on April 16th, 2021. It's a young and growing museum, and you'll also find exhibits throughout the community. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Read on learn about the newest exhibit, More Than Just a Game: … [Read more...] about Opening of “More Than Just a Game: the NCCU vs. NC A&T Football Rivalry” at Museum of Durham History
BooFest at Museum of Life and Science
The Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, is celebrating Halloween at BooFest on Saturday, October 30th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy the Halloween features around the museum, including: Not-So-Scary StoryCreate your own Boo Bubbles in the labThemed enrichment around campusMore BooFest is included in the price of admission, … [Read more...] about BooFest at Museum of Life and Science
Nasher Museum of Art reopening Sep 9 with free admission for all (also, live music and free LocoPops)
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is reopening on September 9th, 2021. When it reopens, admission will be free for everyone every day that it's open. This fall, museum hours will be Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are not required. Face masks are required at all times by all visitors. Nasher Museum Café will also reopen on … [Read more...] about Nasher Museum of Art reopening Sep 9 with free admission for all (also, live music and free LocoPops)
Free “Take It Make It” kit at North Carolina Museum of History (and more)
North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, is free to visit. It's open every day, with the following exceptions: Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Events at North Carolina Museum of History Check out the complete event calendar. Here are a few upcoming events. Take-It, Make-It Kit: Corn Husk DollSaturday, July … [Read more...] about Free “Take It Make It” kit at North Carolina Museum of History (and more)
Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park Aug 27
Mordecai Historic Park, at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, includes the Mordecai House, which is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. It was built in 1785. The park also includes: Cure barn ca. 1840Plantation Office ca. 1840Ellen Mordecai Garden ca. 1842Mordecai SpringAllen Kitchen ca. 1842Andrew Johnson Birthplace ca. 1800Badger Iredell Law Office ca. 1810St. Mark's Chapel ca. … [Read more...] about Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park Aug 27
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
Star Party at Burwell School Historic Site in Hillsborough has been canceled
Burwell School Historic Site, at 319 N. Churton Street, in Hillsborough's historic district, is free to visit during its year-round opening hours: Wednesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. During open hours, please knock on the door or call 919-732-7451 to be let in. Only one group, of a maximum of 6 people, can visit at a time. Masks are required. The Burwell … [Read more...] about Star Party at Burwell School Historic Site in Hillsborough has been canceled
