Butterfly House at the Museum of Life + Science
- 433 W Murray Ave
- Durham, NC 27704
- Primary: (919) 220-5429
- Fax: (919) 220-5575
Three-story tropical butterfly conservatory, the largest on the East Coast, featuring exotic flowers and tropical plants in a rainforest area and stream garden. Insectarium has 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.
General
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Accessible to Strollers:
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ADA Compliant Facilities:
- Business Hours: Winter hours (Labor Day - Memorial Day): T-Su, 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays. Summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Daily, 10am-5pm.
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- Miles To Convention Center: 3.00
- Miles to RDU Airport: 15.5
- Miles to VIC: 2.80
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Public Restrooms - Diaper Changing Table:
- Public Restrooms - Disabled Access: Accessible, but may need help with door
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Parking
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Group Tour Info
- Group Rates: General Admission - under 3 free; children (3-12) $11; Active Military w/ID $14; Seniors 65+ $14; Adults $16
- Scheduling Policy: Pre-registration two weeks in advance required for group discount; Non-school Group Rate $9 per person
- Tour Type: Self-Guided
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Visual Arts
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Museum of Life + Science Meeting Facility
- # of Rooms: 6
- Total Sqft.: 1,650
- Largest Room: 150
- Theatre Capacity: 150
- Classroom Capacity: 150
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Exhibit Space:
- Description: The Museum of Life and Science main building exhibit space offers a number of creative settings. A variety of group sizes can be accommodated depending on the details of your event.
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- Outdoor Capacity: 0
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Meeting Facility Rooms
Main Museum
Banquet Capacity
300
Reception Capacity
1500
Special Events Tent
Dimensions
30 X 50
Classroom Capacity
100
Banquet Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
175
Mercury Meeting Room
Dimensions
40 X 50
Theater Capacity
150
Classroom Capacity
70
Banquet Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
200
Magic Wings Butterfly House
Dimensions
33 X 50
Ceiling
0
Square Feet
1650.00
Theater Capacity
0
Classroom Capacity
0
Banquet Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
100
