Tour | Museum of Life + Science

Description

“Butterflies, Lemurs, and Bears, Oh My!!!”

Date: Wednesday, July 03
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where to Meet: Major the Bull
Travel : Travel to/from the museum will be via public transportation, so individuals can extend their museum visit if they choose, returning on their own.

The Museum of Life + Science is an 84-acre combination science museum, park, and small zoo, north of downtown Durham.  There are exhibits to delight folks of all ages, including:

• The Magic Wings Butterfly House – a conservatory filled with tropical butterflies, with an adjoining insectarium
• Outdoor zoo exhibits, featuring a troop of seven ring-tailed lemurs and a pair of endangered red wolves
• The Dinosaur Trail with life-sized dinosaur sculptures
• An abandoned quarry that has become a pond and wetlands used by local wildlife, accessible via boardwalk.

Upon arrival, folks will be able to grab a drink at the Elements Coffee Bar, near the main entrance.  Later in the day, folks can have lunch or a snack or a glass of wine or beer at the Sprout Café, which uses local, seasonal ingredients whenever possible.

*** Note:  A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 can be accommodated on this tour.  Failure to meet the minimum will require us to cancel the tour.  Early booking recommended. ***

Cancellation Policy: Tours are fully refundable until June 1, 2024.  If you cancel after June 1, 2024 up to 72 hours before the event, you will be refunded your payment less a cancellation administrative fee of up to $25  (depending on the cost of the event). Cancellations received within the 72-hour period prior to the tour are non-refundable. This tour may be transferred to another convention attendee at no charge.