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“North Carolina Museum of Life and Science” Fodors.com
“Museum of Life & Science” Frommer's
“North Carolina’s Triangle: Nature, Culture and Barbecue” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 17 attractions in Durham
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Attraction type: Museum, Science museum
Address: 433 Murray Avenue Durham, NC 27704
Tel: 919 220 5429

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“Sad Example of a science museum”
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1 of 5 stars
saxmanchiro
North Carolina
13 Apr 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

As a high school biology teacher here in NC, I was not prepared for what I didn't see on display. Nothing on Evolution at all. How can this be called a Museum of Life and Science and not include the biggest Theory in Biology(the study of Life)? I have contacted the museum by email and have requested they forward my... more

“What A Grand Day In Nature!”
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5 of 5 stars
refuge821
Virginia
8 Jan 2008

After beginning our tour with some fun in the children's area, we enjoyed the forested wildlife area with non-releasable wildlife. I was pleased to see the large natural habitats with woods, streams, waterfalls and no signs of stress. This 6-acre outdoor exhibit was proclaimed a "national model" by the National Science Foundation. The lemur exhibit is part of a study... more

“Better for a sunny day than a rainy day”
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3 of 5 stars
MOBX
Outer Banks, NC
2 Jan 2008

Visited on a rainy Sunday. Lots of fun interactive exhibits but much of the museum is more of an outdoor playground. Felt that the Museum of Natural Science offered more activities and without an admission charge. The butterfly house was lovely but seemed a little under populated compared to other ones that we have visited. On site cafe pretty standard... more

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433 Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
Tel: 919 220 5429