Museum of Life and Science, Durham

Name: Museum of Life and Science
Address: 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, 27704, United States
Telephone: +1 919-220-5429

#13 among attractions in Durham

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum, Children's museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Life and Science—previously known as the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and the NC Children's Museum—is an 84-acre science museum located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. ()

Established: 1946 (78 years ago)Coordinates: 36°1'46"N, 78°53'58"W

Address

433 W Murray AveNorthgate ParkDurham 27704 United States

Contact

+1 919-220-5429

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Day trips

Museum of Life and Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northgate Mall, Duke Homestead, Braggtown, Durham County Memorial Stadium.

0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Northgate Mall, Durham
24 min walk • Northgate Mall was a regional shopping mall located off Interstate 85 and Gregson Street in northern Durham, North Carolina, United States.
1.3 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Duke Homestead, Durham
32 min walk • Duke Homestead State Historic Site is a state historic site and National Historic Landmark in Durham, North Carolina.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Braggtown, Durham
13 min walk • Braggtown is a neighborhood located in the northeastern corner of Durham, North Carolina. The community is centered on N. Roxboro Street and the Old Oxford Highway. The area has been within the Durham city limits since the 1950s.
0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Durham County Memorial Stadium, Durham
12 min walk • Durham County Memorial Stadium is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose stadium located in Durham, North Carolina. Originally built in 1958, the stadium underwent significant renovations in 2010 that updated the facility to include an artificial turf lined for soccer, football and lacrosse and a track and field facility with an eight lane track.