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The Durham Museum to Open “Becoming Jane”

  An Immersive Multimedia Exhibition on the Legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall Exhibition on Display June 22 – October 13, 2024 Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace—has created an indelible legacy in the fields of science and conservation—a legacy celebrated in “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall,” a new… Continue Reading The Durham Museum to Open “Becoming Jane”

New Exhibit Announcement: Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is Coming to The Durham Museum! Exhibition on Display July 13 – October 6, 2024 The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom to showcase the history behind the television show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming, as well as the all-new television series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the… Continue Reading New Exhibit Announcement: Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom

Free Admission at The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum is celebrating International Museum Day on May 18 with FREE admission The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission to the community on International Museum Day, Saturday, May 18, 10AM-4PM. Thanks to a generous and anonymous donation, guests will experience the museum free of charge. “Our donor’s generous gesture has made it possible for families to… Continue Reading Free Admission at The Durham Museum

Exhibit Spotlights the Artistry and Imagination of Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes

Exhibit On Display Now – May 26, 2024 Costumes from The Rose Theater’s Charlotte’s Web, The Cat in the Hat, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure and more are on display at The Durham Museum as part of a new exhibition Play Clothes: Celebrating Rose Theater Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes. For the past 40 years, costume designer Sherri Geerdes has delighted… Continue Reading Exhibit Spotlights the Artistry and Imagination of Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes

TOYTOPIA Exhibit Opening at The Durham Museum

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane and Share Toy Experiences with the Whole Family Exhibition on Display March 9 – May 26, 2024 What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars® collectibles? Baking in an Easy Bake Oven? Whatever your favorite toy was, you’ll likely find it at The Durham Museum in TOYTOPIA, a hands-on exhibition experience developed by… Continue Reading TOYTOPIA Exhibit Opening at The Durham Museum

Free Museum Admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission to the community on Monday, January 15, 10AM-4PM, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day). Join the museum as we highlight Dr. King’s legacy and message of peace, tolerance, community service and an inclusive, hopeful future for all. In addition to the museum’s permanent and traveling exhibitions, guests can… Continue Reading Free Museum Admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Countdown to 2024 at The Durham Museum!

3, 2, 1….Happy “Noon” Year! The Durham Museum will host its annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration on Saturday, December 30 from 10AM-2PM. Guests will get an early start to their New Year’s celebration at this family-friendly event. Entertainment will include live music by “Dino” O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars. Create your own party hat, participate in a museum-wide scavenger hunt… Continue Reading Countdown to 2024 at The Durham Museum!

White Christmas – The Exhibition opens at The Durham Museum

Exhibit on display November 21, 2023 – January 28, 2024 Even if there’s no snow on the ground, you can still enjoy a “White Christmas” at The Durham Museum this holiday season. The Durham Museum is partnering with the Rosemary Clooney House Museum and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry to host White Christmas – The Exhibition. Filled with… Continue Reading White Christmas – The Exhibition opens at The Durham Museum