Science Places
- American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
1 Davis Dr
(919) 549-8141
The world's largest technical and scientific textile membership society where practically all dyes, finishes, and textile chemicals produced in the U.S. are checked. Call for tour information.
Map | Driving Directions - Duke Lemur Center
3705 Erwin Rd at NC Hwy 751
(919) 489-3364
Research and study center housing 260 prosimian primates, the largest population of lemurs outside of their native Madagascar Outside walking tour & inside viewing of nocturnal prosimians. Admission: $7 adults, $4 seniors and children (3-12); $5 college students; $1 children 2 and under. Tours by appointment only, but many of these Lemurs can be viewed at Explore the Wild at the Museum of Life and Science.
Map | Driving Directions - Duke University Phytotron
139 Biological Sciences Bldg, Duke University West Campus
(919) 660-7400
Operated by Duke University for the National Science Foundation With forty artificial growth chambers and six glass houses for ongoing research on global changes. Tours restricted to biology-related groups.
Map | Driving Directions - Explore the Wild at the Museum of Life and Science
433 Murray Rd, I-85 Exit 176-B
(919) 220-5429
Preserved natural setting home to black bears, red wolves, and lemurs. Natural observation areas, 750-foot boardwalk, field cameras, outdoor microscopes, and state-of-the-art technology look into this dynamic natural landscape, its wildlife, plant life, and supporting habitats.
Map | Driving Directions - F.G. Hall Hyperbaric Center
Duke Hospital South, Erwin Rd
(919) 681-1685
Pressure chambers used to simulate ocean and high altitude environments. Center has conducted joint research with NASA, U.S. Navy, and international governmental agencies. Call for tour information.
Map | Driving Directions - Magic Wings Butterfly House and Bayer CropScience Insectarium
433 Murray Ave at I-85 Exit 176-B
(919) 220-5429
Three-story-tall, tropical butterfly conservatory, the largest in the East Coast, features exotic flowers, tropical fruit trees in a rainforest area, and a stream garden. Insectarium features more than 25 live exotic species of insects and an extensive collection of mounted specimens from around the world. Included with admission to the Museum of Life and Science.
Map | Driving Directions - Museum of Life and Science
433 W Murray Ave, I-85 Exit 176-B
(919) 220-5429
State-of-the-art, engaging indoor/outdoor science-technology center ranked as one of the top four family-friendly museums in the Southeast. The museum includes Magic Wings Butterfly House, Explore the Wild, Catch the Wind, and many more interactive exhibits. Admission: $10.85 adults; $8.85 seniors; $7.85 ages 3-12; free for under 3. Group rates available. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Occasional Monday closings during fall/winter.
Map | Driving Directions - North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
1219 Broad St
(919) 416-2600
Founded in 1980, the nation's first state-supported, residential high school for grades 11-12. An affiliate of the University of North Carolina system. Tours can be arranged.
Map | Driving Directions - Rhine Research Center
2741 Campus Walk Ave, #500
(919) 309-4600
World's most famous laboratory studying extrasensory perception (ESP), telepathy, psycho kinesis, and related mental abilities. Library, exhibits, and tours by appointment.
Map | Driving Directions - The Research Triangle Park
12 Davis Dr
(919) 549-8181
The world's largest university-related research park with more than 160 companies employing over 40,000 people. Owned by the Research Triangle Foundation, and carved from Durham pinelands in 1959 as a special Durham County tax district for research and production, it is four miles from Downtown and surrounded on three sides by the City of Durham.. Self-driving tour map available at the Durham Visitor Information Center, 101 E Morgan St, Downtown.
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