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North Carolina Museum of Life and Science


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 20 attractions in Durham
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Attraction type: Museum, Science museum
Address: 433 Murray Avenue Durham, NC 27704
Tel: 919 220 5429

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5 of 5 stars
Dr-momNC 5 contributions
mooresville,nc
Nov 10, 2008

We took our kids, 4 & 8, and had an amazing time. More than half of the exhibits are outside along a trail so try to go during good weather. Attended the chemistry demonstration put on by local Duke university students which involved explosions. The kids loved it and were able to participate hands-on. Also, the cafe was surprisingly good. more

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1 of 5 stars
saxmanchiro 1 contribution
North Carolina
Apr 13, 2008
2/5 found this review helpful

As a high school biology teacher here in NC, I was not prepared for what I didn't see on display. Nothing on Evolution at all. How can this be called a Museum of Life and Science and not include the biggest Theory in Biology(the study of Life)? I have contacted the museum by email and have requested they forward my... more

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5 of 5 stars
refuge821 59 contributions
Virginia
Jan 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

After beginning our tour with some fun in the children's area, we enjoyed the forested wildlife area with non-releasable wildlife. I was pleased to see the large natural habitats with woods, streams, waterfalls and no signs of stress. This 6-acre outdoor exhibit was proclaimed a "national model" by the National Science Foundation. The lemur exhibit is part of a study... more

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3 of 5 stars
MOBX 43 contributions
Outer Banks, NC
Jan 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Visited on a rainy Sunday. Lots of fun interactive exhibits but much of the museum is more of an outdoor playground. Felt that the Museum of Natural Science offered more activities and without an admission charge. The butterfly house was lovely but seemed a little under populated compared to other ones that we have visited. On site cafe pretty standard... more

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North Carolina Museum of Life and Science Address

433 Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
Tel: 919 220 5429