Museum of Life and ScienceDrop In Programs
The Museum offers daily programming for our visitors. These programs offer a deeper connection to our exhibits, animals, and science. They are designed to create a space to ask questions and experiment.
Young children and their caregivers, families, and kids and adults · Early Childhood Drop-In: Thursday – Sunday, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Storytime: Wednesday at 11:30 am. Baby Time: Wednesday at 12:30 pm. The Lab: Wednesday – Saturday f
From lifeandscience.org/learn/drop-in-programs ↗About this program
These play-based STEM activities are designed for young children and their caregivers. Through hands-on sensory exploration, songs, and stories, we foster creativity, fine motor development, and a lifelong love of discovery. Feel free to drop in anytime and stay for as long as suits your little one's attention span.
Join a Museum educator for a story adventure! We’ll explore exciting tales through read-alouds and themed activities that spark imagination and curiosity. This 15 – 30-minute program is perfect for families who love stories and a touch of exploration.
Bond with your baby in our playful Baby Time program! This 10 – 15 minute session is designed for caregivers and their little ones, with songs and movement activities that promote early learning and development.
Get hands-on with STEM and discover the science all around us with The Lab, an engaging, hands-on learning space where science comes alive for kids and adults alike. Experiment with different topics every week, examine specimens, connect with nature, tinker, innovate, and discover all the wonderful ways our world works!
Details
- Who
- Young children and their caregivers, families, and kids and adults
- When
- Early Childhood Drop-In: Thursday – Sunday, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Storytime: Wednesday at 11:30 am. Baby Time: Wednesday at 12:30 pm. The Lab: Wednesday – Saturday f
- Where
- Hideaway Woods (Early Childhood Drop-In and Storytime), Play to Learn (Baby Time), The Lab on the Second Floor (The Lab)
Run by
Group programsAt the Museum: $200 for a 50-minute program or $125 for a 30-minute program. At your location: $250 for a 50-minute program. Also $0.73 per mile (round-trip) for programs beyond Durham County.Thank you for considering the Museum of Life and Science for interactive, exploratory, and standards-aligned programs for your school or organization.
Team LabWe price each TeamLab experience based on group size, program, and location. Please fill out our inquiry form to contact one of our team members who can give you more information on pricing.Foster connections and develop critical thinking skills through engaging programs that require lateral thinking, strategy, and humor.
Summer CampMuseum Members: $345/week; General Public: $375/week; Camp 101 (May 26 – 29 only) Member: $280; Camp 101 General Public: $310; AM care: $20/week; PM care: $45/week; Lunch: $50/week (Not available at Camp Curiosity)Voted one of the best summer camps in Durham