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Upcoming Events

Museum of Life and Science

Teen Science Cafe 2025

Durham, NC EST
Interested in a career in STEM? Want to learn more from an expert in our community? Join us at the Museum for a Teen Science Cafe! Enjoy food and snacks, and meet other teens who are also interested in STEM! This month, we'l… read more

Adult Workshop: A Spring, Scent Design Workshop with Bright Black

Durham, NC EST
Dinos Christianopoulos once said, "They tried to bury us, they didn't know we were seeds." These powerful words remind us that challenges don’t define us—they ignite our growth. What if our dreams, too, are seeds waiting to … read more

Adult Workshops: Butterfly Art

Durham, NC EST
Join the Museum's own Shannon Moore in crafting a stunning butterfly art piece using ethically sourced butterflies from the Museum's own Butterfly House. You'll design a beautiful display featuring preserved butterflies, mos… read more

Adult Workshops: Photography

Durham, NC EST
One of the Museum’s favorite Photographers (and people!) Guillermo Delgado (Monarch and Oak Photography) leads this 2-hour workshop where he will help you develop your ability to tell a story through the camera. No fancy cam… read more
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Past Events

AfterHours: Bees, Beer and Butterflies 2024

AfterHours: Bees, Beer and Butterflies 2024

Durham, NC
General Admission: $40 / Museum Members: $35  Leave the kids at home; this event is for adults 21+!  Join us at the Museum’s Magic Wings Butterfly House and the Bayer Insectarium for an up-close look into the buzzing world of bees, beer, and butterflies! Enjoy beer and honey samples, talk to brew…
Thursday, September 12 2024 6:30 PM 10:00 PM

Dine & Discover: Conservation

Dine & Discover: Conservation

Durham, NC
Thursday, August 29th, 2024  6:30-9:30 pm   $125 per person   21+   Indulge in an evening like no other. Dine & Discover invites you to a chef-curated dining experience under the stars. Celebrating the birth of our Red Wolf pups, this year’s event will send your tastebuds tracking through the …
Thursday, August 29 2024 6:30 PM 9:30 PM

AfterHours - Holiday Spirits 2024

AfterHours - Holiday Spirits 2024

Durham, NC
It's the most wonderful time of the year, Celebrate the holiday season AfterHours style! Leave the kids at home, this event is for adults 21+. Grab your friends and skate in your socks on our synthetic skating rink or take an enchanting trip through the woods aboard the Ellerbe Creek Railroad. En…
Thursday, December 5 2024 6:30 PM 10:00 PM

Adult Workshops: Weaving with Natural Materials

Adult Workshops: Weaving with Natural Materials

Durham, NC
Create a one of a kind piece of art using native plant materials.  Using simple weaving techniques, participants will make their own loom and weave a design with locally foraged materials.  Grasses, vines, feathers and more can be incorporated to make a wall hanging, coaster, or other small art obj…
Friday, February 7 2025 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

Making Wreaths with Native Plants

Making Wreaths with Native Plants

Durham, NC
The Museum’s own Horticulturist extrodinaire Bobbi Jo will lead this festive workshop making wreaths from native plants. Learn to identify and find beautiful Native plants to make your very own wreath for the Holiday Season.  Need a baby-sitter? Drop the kiddos off for an exciting night of fun at t…
Friday, December 6 2024 6:30 PM 8:30 PM

AfterHours: Science of Fear 2024

AfterHours: Science of Fear 2024

Durham, NC
Leave the kids at home. This event is for adults 21+! Grab your friends and celebrate Halloween at the Museum, AfterHours style! Explore the science behind all things fearful, from cryptic creatures to alien anatomy! Enjoy chilling tracks with DJ Damien Maass along with BOO-zy drink samples from …
Thursday, October 24 2024 6:30 PM 10:00 PM

Adult Workshops: Paper Making

Adult Workshops: Paper Making

Durham, NC
Local Artist Becca Ibarra (@beccaibarra.art) leads this 2-hour workshop making paper out of recycled paper pulp and natural dried and pressed flowers. Need a baby-sitter? Drop the kiddos off for an exciting night of fun at the Museum with Kids Night Out
Friday, January 24 2025 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

AfterHours: Science of Wine 2025

AfterHours: Science of Wine 2025

Durham, NC
Leave the kids at home, this event is for adults 21+!  Explore the science behind wine as you engage all your senses at this 21+ pre-Valentine’s celebration!  Bring your sweetheart or your “pal-entine” and join us for an evening of diverse wine and scientific exploration! Enjoy the smooth sounds …
Thursday, February 13 2025 6:30 PM 10:00 PM

Adult Workshops: Photography

Adult Workshops: Photography

Durham, NC
One of the Museum’s favorite Photographers (and people!) Guillermo Delgado (Monarch and Oak Photography) leads this 2-hour workshop where he will help you develop your ability to tell a story through the camera. No fancy camera required! Grab your fancy DSLR or your four-year-old smartphone and com…
Saturday, October 12 2024 1:30 PM 3:30 PM

Basket Making

Basket Making

Durham, NC
Juila Gartrell (sculptor and artist, Radical Repair Workshop) leads this 2-hour workshop on turning natural, forgeable plants into beautiful baskets. Learn about styles and traditions of basketry in North Carolina, and make your very own basket to take home!Need a baby-sitter? Drop the kiddos off f…
Friday, November 8 2024 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
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