Get tickets
Online tickets can get you into the Museum faster. With your confirmed ticket, you can either present a printout of your reservation or show the reservation electronically on your mobile device, and we’ll check you in and get you on your way!
All school group chaperones purchasing tickets individually for a booked group visit must do so on the day of the visit at the front desk to receive the discounted rate. Tickets purchased online through General Admission will pay full price.
Business Member visitors will need to reserve tickets via email before their visit. While we have dropped timed ticketing for the general public, all Business Member visitors need to reserve tickets via email before their visit.
Did you know that a Membership to the Museum can cost less than the price of two visits? It’s one of the best values for families anywhere in North Carolina!
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Durham Community Days
On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham residency to get in free; each adult can bring up to five children. Guests without current proof of residency will need to pay for tickets at check-in.
2022 Durham Community Days
2025 Friday, January 10 Sunday, January 26 Saturday, February 8 Friday, February 21 Thursday, March 6 Tuesday, March 25 Wednesday, April 9 Sunday, April 27 Tuesday, May 6 Thursday, May 22 Sunday, June 1 Thursday, June 19