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Young Scientists

Time: 2 hours
Cost: All Museum Pass: $12.50/adult, $8.50/child
Grades 1-6

Suggested Experience:
Young Scientists

Your child can discover more about the scientific world and themselves with these fun-filled exhibits and programs. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY.

Activities in this Experience

Energy Zone

Your little one can burn off some energy as they become part of a complex machine and work with other visitors to complete tasks.

Plan On: 20 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Duke Energy Children's Museum
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
Water Works

Splash around in this interactive exhibit highlighting the science of water. Don’t worry, we provide the raincoats! 

Plan On: 30 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Duke Energy Children's Museum
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
Budding Scientists

Watch your child’s interest in science blossom with this hands-on program. 

Plan On: 30 minutes
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays
Times: 1 p.m.
Where: Duke Energy Children's Museum
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
Science Sleuth

Join us for a scientific adventure as we explore topics from our own human bodies to roaring dinosaurs.

Plan On: 30 minutes
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays
Times: 2 to 3 p.m.
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
LITE Lab

Challenge your mind as you try your hand at different science experiments, designed for a variety of ages and experience levels.

Plan On: 30 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
Nature’s Trading Post

Examine fossils, bones and other cool things found in nature in our Nature’s Trading Post. Bring in your own natural find to trade for points—then use your points to get something new! 

Plan On: 20 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission

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