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Kayla K.
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2020-09-22 03:57

This museum was amazing, and my 3yo had a blast! W...

This museum was amazing, and my 3yo had a blast! We went on a cloudy day which made it even better with the cooler air. My favorite part was the treehouse and my son loved the fog area. I highly suggest this museum and if you live closr, just buy the membership

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Stephanie Grossman
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2020-09-22 02:18

So much new stuff! We became members again today (...

So much new stuff! We became members again today (had a membership over a year ago) and we were not disappointed! The new Earth Moves exhibit was a huge hit with my 7 and 9 year old. We can't wait to experience it in warmer weather. Lots of seating at each exhibit so your kids can play while you sav...

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Jeremy Pyle
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2020-09-20 03:37

Exceptional place for kids of ages 1 and above. Lo...

Exceptional place for kids of ages 1 and above. Lots of neat stuff. Lots of diverse stuff. Combines learning and active fun with a really well organized layout. Just an awesome place. It's the first place we think of when out of towners are looking for something fun for their kids.

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Mia J
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2020-09-19 06:01

My kids loved to visit. My daughter really enjoyed...

My kids loved to visit. My daughter really enjoyed the life sized dinosaurs when we visited and my son found all sorts of fun all over the exhibits. It was remarkably well suited for children with receptive disorders and did not overwhelm them as i was concerned about.

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Amy Green
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2020-09-16 03:13

We were really excited to visit this museum becaus...

We were really excited to visit this museum because my husband grew up in town and attended 15 years ago. He found that many of the exhibits were the same and many were broken. We have a wonderful zoo in our hometown so we weren't very excited about the animal areas. The butterfly and bug space was ...

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Sarah R
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2020-09-13 13:21

This museum is just incredible. Like many of the m...

This museum is just incredible. Like many of the museums in NC, you don't need small children with you to enjoy them. My husband and I have walked around the museum/outdoor facilities a few times, and it has been a lot of fun. Though the main museum section is tailored to small children with interac...

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Dr. Ortho
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2020-09-11 21:33

$40 for myself and my 4 year old son. It was not ...

$40 for myself and my 4 year old son. It was not worth it. The only, the only engaging thing they offered was a paper airline station that I could do at home. These mothers must be paid to write 5 star reviews. I would give it 2 stars had the train not cost additional money but it did. The butterf...

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Lise Donnelly
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2020-09-11 03:22

This is a fantastic museum. There are a wide varie...

This is a fantastic museum. There are a wide variety of interactive exhibits for kids of all ages. The new treehouse area is fantastic! We always try to make a stop at the butterfly house - if you can get there when they're releasing the newly hatched butterflies, that is an experience not to be mis...

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Crystal Waldorf
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2020-09-09 13:39

This is a really neat place to visit if you have s...

This is a really neat place to visit if you have small children. The outside exhibits are far more interesting than what is inside. Hideaway Woods exhibit was closed for maintenance and that was disappointing. My children range between 11-16 and the exhibits are geared toward the younger childre...

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Cole C
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2020-09-09 07:41

We recently became members of the Museum of Life a...

We recently became members of the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. We had visited the museum before; but, this visit was even better. The customer service from the museum employee (Terrence) at the front desk was fabulous! From the moment we walked through the door to the moment we left the m...

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David Hardy
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2020-09-08 11:59

The Museum of Life and Science is a great science ...

The Museum of Life and Science is a great science museum with many unique spaces to learn from and to enjoy both indoors and outdoors. With hands on exhibits and some great learning and playing spaces, this museum offers a wide variety of experiences for the whole family. Wear some walking shoes ...

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Heather Burns
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2020-09-06 04:35

A museum that truly celebrates the diversity of li...

A museum that truly celebrates the diversity of life and the wonder of science via a myriad of interactive stations...! There's truly something here for every one, across the age ranges, and makes the life of this toddler mom so much more interesting, educated and full of joy.

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Torraine A. Williams
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2020-09-02 02:13

Great place for family fun. Tons of activities fo...

Great place for family fun. Tons of activities for the kids, indoors and outside. You can easily spend a full day visiting the various places outside; the butterfly house, the dinosaur trail, the play ground or the farmyard. Then there are all the activities inside the main building, all of it is...

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Bryan Cruz
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2020-09-01 22:33

I have been going to this museum since I was in ki...

I have been going to this museum since I was in kindergarten. I'm now 22 i have a little boy and he loves this place. They have made tons of improvements and have added many many things. My son's favorite part of the museum for some reason seems to be the stairs in front of the butter fly house -_-

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Jessica Wilkie
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2020-08-27 20:47

Love this place. IMO, best for kids over 18 months...

Love this place. IMO, best for kids over 18 months old. Lots to do inside and out. You can bring a picnic, but you'll have to eat outside the museum. We usually bring snacks inside with no problem. The cafe is good but pricey. If it's warm, be sure to check out the creek outside in the tree house a...

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Teresa Cronin
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2020-08-26 05:20

Lots of things to explore for all ages. We've gon...

Lots of things to explore for all ages. We've gone several times and still haven't seen everything. I bought an annual membership and it's well worth the cost. It's awesome they rent strollers but take Clorox wipes because the one they gave us was filthy. I asked the girl if they clean them an...

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Anu Anand
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2020-08-24 03:05

We had my child's birthday party there. Nobody hel...

We had my child's birthday party there. Nobody helped us get the things up to the birthday room, which was in the building with the butterfly house, which can only be accessed by a path. When we got to the birthday room, there were food crumbs on the floor, tables and the counter top on the side. Th...

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Kev S.
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2020-08-22 19:42

Need to rename it as a zoo....you know how hard it...

Need to rename it as a zoo....you know how hard it is to find it if you're looking for a zoo in Durham is almost impossible unless you know where it is already by things around there. is a very good place to go and check stuff out since I was a kid but seriously put zoo and train ride in the name.

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Jay Baker
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2020-08-18 08:01

This place is amazing! A lot of stuff to do for ki...

This place is amazing! A lot of stuff to do for kids. You can literally spend a whole day here just exploring the different sections and what not. There's something for all ages and plenty of exhibits and activities that are really educational. Most of the museum is outside but there is a large indo...

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Demetrios Christopher
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2020-08-17 22:11

Life is not easy on brick and mortars these days s...

Life is not easy on brick and mortars these days so I try to bear that in mind. I saw a lot of young people who made sure to greet us with a smile and that's greatly appreciated. Some of the policies enforced by the more senior staff are hard to stomach though. We are members and could only find tic...

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brian carlson
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2020-08-16 05:53

We have been members for two years and will contin...

We have been members for two years and will continue to be as long as we live in North Carolina. Worth the trip from Fayetteville even off just for a day trip. Booth My 6 and 3 y/o absolutely love it, both inside and out. Always a great atmosphere for any age child. Kids can roam free and explor...

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Lara Batten
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2020-08-13 17:06

This place kept my nephews entertained all day. Ha...

This place kept my nephews entertained all day. Have you seen that tree house? It makes me want one in my back yard. The food at the cafe was was delicious and a lot for what you pay for at a museum. I will probably share a meal next time. Those flowers are beautiful too.

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Jessi Stallings
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2020-08-07 01:19

This is a phenomenal science museum. They re ever ...

This is a phenomenal science museum. They re ever changing, looking to each all ages and always have something new. They do offer a discount for zoological society members as well as offering a membership program to go more often.

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James Goerke
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2020-08-06 21:51

Super fun place for adults and kids. We are annual...

Super fun place for adults and kids. We are annual pass holders and try to go a few times a month. The annual pass is a great deal. At just a few times a month it get the price down to a few dollars per visit. Parking is free. Food vendors all take cards except the lemon ice vendor who only takes ca...

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Chelsea Derreberry
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2020-08-06 08:44

We had a blast here! 4 generations (11 months-70+)...

We had a blast here! 4 generations (11 months-70+) all found something enjoyable! However I wish there was just a touch more to do inside for older infants & toddlers besides the play area. We'll be back once our little one is a bit older & we find ourselves back in Durham!

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Denise Robinson
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2020-08-05 12:54

Educational & Fun for all Ages!

Educational & Fun for all Ages!
I grew up visiting this museum, and it's only gotten better as the years have passed! I recently visited with my in laws and little nephews (and my 2 month old babe) and I was pleasantly surprised with how it has improved! (And how it's stroller friendly) My favorit...

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Richard Bobholz
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2020-08-04 02:50

We held our wedding here on June 22, 2019. From gu...

We held our wedding here on June 22, 2019. From guests who visited during the day to guests that were seeing the museum for the first time at our ceremony, everyone had positive things to say about our choice of venue. My favorite part was doing our first look in the butterfly house. It was such a m...

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