Location

433 West Murray Avenue

Durham, NC 27704

Phone: (919) 220-5429

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Or see directions from other North Carolina cities.

Hours

January 1 - September 13
Monday-Saturday:	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Members admitted at 9 a.m.
Sunday:	Noon - 5:00 p.m.

September 14 - December 21
Monday:	Closed to the public
Tuesday-Saturday:	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Members admitted at 9 a.m.
Sunday:	Noon - 5:00 p.m.

December 22 - December 31
Monday-Saturday:	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Members admitted at 9 a.m.
Sunday:	Noon - 5:00 p.m.

The Museum is CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Admission Prices

Adults:	$12.50
Seniors (age 65 and older):	$10.50
Children (ages 3-12):	$9.50
Children (under 3):	Free

Any person showing a military ID receives a reduced adult admission of $10.50.

Train rides are an additional charge of $2.50 per person. Ornithopher rides are $1.00 (tokens available in Catch the Wind).

 

The Museum accepts cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard as payment. Prices subject to change.

 

Members are admitted to the Museum at no charge and for an unlimited number of visits during their Membership period. Learn more about becoming a Member.

Admission waived for Durham County residents on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ($2 per person contribution requested)

Maps

View maps of the campus and buildings.

Directions to the Museum of Life and Science

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The Museum is located north of I-85 in Durham, North Carolina.

From the East, including Raleigh (via I-40) and Fayetteville
Take I-40 west from Raleigh to Highway 147 North (Durham Freeway). Take Highway 147 to downtown Durham and take the Duke Street exit (Exit 12C). Drive north two miles on Duke Street. After crossing over I-85, turn right at the third traffic light onto Murray Avenue. As you proceed on Murray Avenue, turn left into the Museum parking lot just past the Mercury Redstone Rocket.

From Raleigh, Highway 70
Take Highway 70 west from Raleigh. Merge onto I-85 south. Go south on I-85 and look for the Museum signs. Take exit 176 (Highway 501 North/Duke Street). Take a right onto Duke Street, go up the hill, and turn right onto Murray Avenue. As you proceed on Murray Avenue, turn left into the Museum parking lot just past the Mercury Redstone Rocket.

From Chapel Hill
Take 15-501 Bypass north. Merge onto I-85 north. Take exit 176B (Highway 501 North/Duke Street). Go up the hill, and turn right onto Murray Avenue. As you proceed on Murray Avenue, turn left into the Museum parking lot just past the Mercury Redstone Rocket.

From the West, including Greensboro
Take I-85 north to Durham and look for the Museum signs. Take exit 176B (Highway 501 North/Duke Street). Go up the hill, and turn right onto Murray Avenue. As you proceed on Murray Avenue, turn left into the Museum parking lot just past the Mercury Redstone Rocket.

 

Amenities

• Free Parking
• Grayson's Cafe
• Stroller Rentals
• Picnic Area
• Basic First aid available
• Wheelchair Accessibility

Stores

• Located in the Main Lobby
• Magic Wings Butterfly House

Accessibility

The Museum is committed to being accessible to all. In order to accommodate guests with special needs, the Museum provides the following amenities:

• Wheelchairs
• Benches throughout the grounds
• Elevators
• Automatic doors
• Accessible exhibits
• Convenient restroom facilities
• Wheelchair car on Train Ride
• Golf cart shuttle

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For additional information, please contact:
Julie Lucier at (919) 220-5429 x341 or for immediate assistance on weekends during normal operating hours, you may try our front desk at (919) 220-5429 x339.