July

Super Cool Liquid Nitrogen Show

July 27–31 |  Two shows – 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

The liquid nitrogen show is back by popular demand! Come see this exciting, engaging and chilly show to discover what happens to different objects when they get “super cool.” You will even get to sample your own liquid nitrogen ice cream!
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Reserve your seats at the admission desk on the day of the show

 

 

August

Engineers Day

Saturday, August 14 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This is your chance to be an engineer for a day! Come discover the fascinating world of engineering and let our experts, volunteers and engineering students from the Triangle area intrigue you with the science of engineering. Take part in a variety of hands-on activities throughout the day.
Cost: Activities are included in the price of admission

 

 

September

Heroes, Villains and Special Effects

September 11–12 |  Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 12–5 p.m.

Explore the science behind entertainment and meet experts in the fields of special effects, make-up artistry, set design, stunt coordination and staged combat.
Cost: Activities are included in the price of admission

 

Science of Beer

Thursday, September 16 | 7pm - 9pm

Join us for an evening of beer, live music, and food, while learning the Science behind Beer.  Explore the Magic Wings Butterfly House and our outdoor garden while trying your hand at beer experiments and activities.  Local breweries and even some home brew enthusiasts will be available to share their expertise. Find a beer you like? Glasses, bottles of beer and additional samples will be available for purchase during the night. Must be 21 years of age and older. ID's required.

Cost: Members $12; Non-members $15

Pre-registration required, please call 919-220-5429 x313 to register. 

 

Science of Root Beer, for Kids

Thursday, September 16 | 7pm - 9pm

While you are enjoying the Science of Beer, drop your kids off at a program just for them!  We’ll explore the mixing and measuring of chemistry while brewing home-made root beer and even spend some time with the “residents” of the Bayer CropScience Insectarium in Magic Wings Butterfly House!

Cost: $10

Pre-registration required.  Program ONLY for the children of those attending the Science of Beer event. Please call 919-220-5429x313

 

Senior Day - A Day of Silver Science and Fun!

Tuesday, September 21 | 9am - 5pm

Explore the Museum of Life and Science’s 84-acre campus with old friends and make new ones. Visit Magic Wings Butterfly House, one of the largest conservatories in the Southeast to see exotic butterflies and tropical plants. In Explore the Wild see black bears swimming beneath a cascading waterfall, catch a glimpse of endangered red wolves, and watch lemurs at play. Enter our 65,000 square foot science center and participate in a lab experiment, learn how to create origami, use planks to build intriguing structures and so much more. A variety of specialty programs are planned throughout the day. Click here for additional information. Must be 55 and older to attend.

Cost: $10.50

Group rate: $8 per-person; pre-registration required one week before the event. Please call 919.220.5429 ext. 313

 

 

October

Wolf Awareness Week

October 17 through October 23

In honor of National Wolf Awareness Week, the Museum will present special educational animal keeper talks daily at 2 p.m. and present giveaways to promote a greater understanding of the endangered red wolf population. The Museum is currently home to one male and one female red wolf, and plays an instrumental role in cooperation with national breeding programs in efforts to restore the red wolf population world wide. Don’t miss the “Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators” movie on Sunday, October 17 at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Registration is requested for the “Lords of Nature” movie and may be made by calling 919.220.5429 ext. 313.

Spooky Saturday

Saturday, October 23 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Join us for a day of spooky fun with crafts, special programs and animal encounters.
Cost: Activities are included in the price of admission