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NEW 2026-27 Dates: FREE Admission at the Museum of Life and Science

Durham County residents can bring up to 5 children

By Macaroni KID Durham June 3, 2026

The Museum of Life and Science hosts Durham Community Days throughout the year. Durham County residents who show current proof of residence will receive free admission. Each adult can bring up to five children. Regular admission fees are $23 for adults and $18 for children ages 3-12, so this is a great opportunity for significant savings!  


2026 Durham Community Days:

  • Friday, June 19
  • Monday, July 13
  • Sunday, August 9
  • Thursday, August 27
  • Friday, September 11
  • Tuesday, September 22
  • Thursday, October 8
  • Tuesday, October 20
  • Sunday, November 8
  • Tuesday, November 17
  • Wednesday, December 2
  • Sunday, December 13

2027 Durham Community Days:

  • Sunday, January 10
  • Friday, January 29
  • Sunday, February 7
  • Saturday, February 27
  • Thursday, March 4
  • Tuesday, March 16
  • Wednesday, April 7
  • Sunday, April 18
  • Sunday, May 9
  • Wednesday, May 19
  • Monday, June 21

The Museum is open 10-5. We recommend arriving early and planning to spend the day there. There is plenty to do! If it's a school day, consider dropping by after school to explore the treehouses at Hideaway Woods or cooling off at Into the Mist or Earth Moves

If you are a member, you may want to arrive at 9:00 for the members-only early admission or skip the Durham Community Day since it may be busier than usual.

For more information visit the Museum's Durham Community Day page.


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