Museum of Life and ScienceAround Town: May 2026
Out and about in the community this month? We might be there, too! Check out this list to see where we’ll be (attendance and activities subject to change).
May 3: Black Farmers’ Market
Durham Tech Community College, 1 – 4 pm
Come find us at the Black Farmers’ Market for some hands-on science!
May 6: Durham Farmers’ Market
Durham Central Park, 3 – 6 pm
Join us at the Durham Farmers’ Market every Wednesday for some hands-on science!
May 9: Butterfly Lifecycles at JES Avanti Foundation
Heritage: A Gathering Place, 10 – 11 am
We’re helping the crawly not be so creepy in this program about butterflies and other insects.
May 13: Durham Farmers’ Market
May 16: Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
Rock Quarry Park, 1 – 7 pm
We’re heading out to the festival and bringing a special activity featuring Durham 2100, which asks the community to imagine what Durham should look like in the year 2100!
May 16: Climate Game Night at Atomic Empire
Atomic Empire, 6:30 – 9 pm
The NC State Climate and Sustainability Academy and the Museum of Life and Science are excited to share some “serious games” at Atomic Empire. These games draw on the science of climate change to help participants learn how to build resilience to extreme weather and other hazards.
May 17: El Futuro Kermes
El Futuro Durham, 2 – 7 pm
Find us at El Futuro Kermes to celebrate the many local Latino cultures and communities!
May 20: Durham Farmers’ Market
May 24: Black Farmers’ Market
May 27: Durham Farmers’ Market
