Museum of Life and Science
Phone: (919) 220-5429
The 84 acres that encompass the Museum of Life + Science are packed full of attractions designed to spark wonder and curiosity in guests. It is frequently ranked as one of the top family-friendly museums in the Southeast. Rent the entire museum for a business party, sip champagne in the Butterfly House at your garden wedding, or host your next board meeting in one of our individual meeting rooms. Our indoor and outdoor venue spaces are ideal for business functions, family events, weddings and receptions, private parties, and company outings.
Details
- Miles from Convention Center 3
- Miles from RDU 16
- Miles from Duke 3
- Miles from NCCU 4
- Total Meeting Area Square Footage 1,650
- Total Capacity 1,500
- Meeting Rooms 6
Amenities
- Parking Available
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Map
Google Rating
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They've just renovated the front area a few months ago. A lot more engaging, even if they took the tornado tunnel out😫. Super kid friendly and the adults will even see a couple of places for us to get beverages and pastries if we wish. Nice areas to sit down and also having kid interactive areas near to not feel like a helicopter parent. Always super clean but definitely gets BUSY the later you go. Great cool down areas for the kids as well. Definitely worth getting the passes.
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Price: Great Value
Prices are conveniently listed on their website. It was $42 for my son and me, which was an absolutely equitable price for the experience. It was completely worth it, to the point where we could have easily spent another hour there just exploring more of the outdoor exhibits.
Quality: Captivating and Phenomenal
The quality of the attractions is excellent. The indoor exhibits are highly engaging for all age levels, and the outdoor exhibits are truly phenomenal.
Range: From Dinosaurs to Butterflies
There is a wonderful variety of things to see and do. The outdoor dinosaur walk was really neat and immersive. While the indoor insect and butterfly habitat was a bit small, it still delivered a really good time and rounded out the experience perfectly.
Service: Very Friendly
The service matched the quality of the museum. The staff was very friendly and welcoming throughout our visit.
Tone: Cute and Welcoming
Overall, this was just a really cute place. It has a fantastic, family-friendly vibe that guarantees an enjoyable day out. -
Our new favorite spot! It is massive—we spent 4 hours and barely scratched the surface. The Dinosaur Trail and Butterfly House were big hits, and the under-5 play zone is a great place for toddlers to burn energy. Definitely bring a stroller for younger kids! We visited the Sunday before Mother's Day and still found plenty of parking. Restrooms were clean, but be careful: the water in the entrance building’s mini sink was hot enough to burn.
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A beautiful experience!
Clean bathroom! With diaper change stations.
Fun for all ages. I have a 2 year, he loved it!
Perfect for an all-day trip! You can bring your own lunch or buy it at the restaurant inside.
If you only have a few hours, you must stop at the butterfly house, the tree house, and the farm animals.
A lot of hands-on activities, which we love!
Family friendly perfect for all ages. -
It's absolutely worth a visit and is perfect for people of all ages. They've got several buildings on the property for different subjects including an insectarium with a butterfly building. The paths cover roughly 84 acres with exhibits of various plants and animals. I'd bring snacks if you want a long day because the food they sell is pretty pricy.
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