Halloween - The Durham Museum : The Durham Museum

HALLOWEEN AT Union station

Come for the history and treats, stay for the fa-boo-lous fun!

HALLOWEEN AT UNION STATION Events

Get ready to explore some haunted history within the walls of historic Union Station this October – with spooky surprises and ghostly good times for all ages!

MORE HOWLING HALLOWEEN FUN

HAUNTED TRAIN CARS

Daily, October 13-November 1 (except Mondays)
The Durham’s historic train cars get a spooky twist for Halloween season! Cobwebs, skeletons, spiders and more have taken over our haunted fleet. Don’t worry … it’s not TOO scary! Tour the trains during our Halloween events or during your visit to the museum.

DANCING ZOMBIES

The crowd-favorite dancing zombies, courtesy of UNO’s The Moving Company, are back at the museum. They’ll perform October 20 for The Great HALL-oween Haunt (Performance will begin at 6:45PM) and return during Hallo-weekend, October 24-25. Times TBA.

Thank you to our Halloween at Union Station sponsors!

halloween FAQs:
What to Know Before You Visit

Do I need an advance ticket to visit?
Durham After Dark 21-&-Over Event (Thursday, October 22, 6-10PM): Previous 21-and-over events have sold out, so advanced tickets are strongly encouraged. Walk-up tickets will be available the day of event if space allows. Tickets are $25 for museum members and $35 for non-members. Member discount is applied during online registration after clicking the “check out” button.
The Great HALL-oween Haunt (Tuesday, October 20, 5-8PM): Advanced tickets are encouraged due to the popularity of this event, though walk-up tickets will be available the day of the event if space allows. Members and non-members, get your tickets online or by calling the museum at 402-444-5071. Member discount is applied during online registration after clicking the “check out” button.
All other Halloween activities: Advanced reservations are not required.

As a member, how many tickets can I reserve to The Great HALL-oween Haunt?
Members are allotted the number of tickets based on their current membership level (i.e. Individual = 1, Family = 2 adults + children). If you have a PLUS ONE membership level, you may reserve 1 ticket for a guest (adult or child). Questions? Please contact the membership department at 402-444-5071.

Will I receive a confirmation of my online ticket purchase?
You will receive an order confirmation via email. In the confirmation email, click the link to open your ticket barcode and activate the tickets. The tickets will need to be presented to the front desk (either printed or on your mobile device), along with the purchaser’s photo ID and membership card (if they are a museum member).

What are your hours of operation?
Our regular museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM and Sunday Noon-4PM; Closed on Mondays.
Durham After Dark 21-&-Over Event: Please note, the museum will close at 4PM and re-open at 6PM on October 22 for Durham After Dark. Event hours are 6-10PM.
The Great HALL-oween Haunt: Please note, the museum will close at 4PM and re-open at 5PM on October 20 for The Great HALL-oween Haunt. Event hours are 5-8PM.

Can I bring in outside food, beverages or coolers?
No coolers, outside food or other beverages will be allowed unless they are required for special dietary needs.

Do you have wheelchairs available?
Yes. We have electric scooters and wheelchairs available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. They can be requested at our Front Desk.