MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE

DURHAM, NC

Leaf hider Putty Root - Aplectrum hyemale
Foliage present mostly in winter and early spring, like the much more common Cranefly Orchid, Tipularia discolor. I cannot recall seeing so many Aplectrum in a clump like this previously.
Leaf hider Credit: cotinis

The Museum of Life and Science is a popular destination for visitors of all ages located in Durham, North Carolina. It is spread over 84 acres of land and offers a wide range of exhibits and experiences that are designed to educate and entertain visitors about the natural world and scientific phenomena.

The museum boasts a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits, including interactive displays on weather, energy, and the environment, as well as live animal exhibits featuring lemurs, bears, and other wildlife. Other highlights include the Dinosaur Trail, where visitors can explore the history of dinosaurs, and the Magic Wings Butterfly House, which features hundreds of live butterflies.

The museum also features a hands-on science center, where visitors can participate in a range of interactive exhibits and experiments, such as building and launching rockets or exploring the properties of water. Additionally, the museum offers a number of educational programs and events throughout the year, including summer camps, workshops, and special exhibitions.

Overall, the Museum of Life and Science is an engaging and informative destination for anyone interested in science and the natural world, and is a must-visit for those in the Durham area.

MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in DURHAM NC. US MID #8403700473

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 7,680,439 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

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NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF LIFE & SCIENCE
433 W MURRAY AVE
DURHAM
NC
27704-3101

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MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE Information

MID # 8403700473
Name NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF LIFE & SCIENCE
Alternate Name MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 560938434
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 7,937,616
REVENUE 7,680,439
LAT/LONG 36.028683, -78.897887
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 063
US Census Tract: 000102
US Census Block: 2022