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Durham Museums and Durham Art Galleries
(Durham, North Carolina - NC, USA)



Durham is home to a number of notable state museums and historic buildings, containing both art galleries and important collections. The main museums in Durham are the North Carolina Central University Art Museum and the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science.

Also, close to Durham, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in nearby Raleigh is well worth a visit, featuring many superb exhibits and fossils. Here is some further information about Durham's main state museums.




Durham Museums and Art Galleries: North Carolina Central University Art Museum - 1801 Fayetteville Street, South / NCCU, Durham, North Carolina (NC), 27707, USA
Tel: +1 919 560 6211
Celebrating Durham's multi-cultural heritage, the North Carolina Central University Art Museum focuses on the works of African-American artists over the past few centuries. Complementing the permanent display of 19th- and 20th-century masterpieces are regular temporary exhibits of quality artworks. Also on display are contemporary works by local artists and students.
Durham museum open: Tuesday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00
Durham museum admission: free

Durham Museums and Art Galleries: North Carolina Museum of Life and Science - 433 Murray Avenue, Downtown, Durham, North Carolina (NC), 27704, USA
Tel: +1 919 220 5429
A sprawling venue in the heart of Durham, the amazing North Carolina Museum of Life and Science offers a smorgasbord of edutainment attractions for visitors. Including the Magic Wings Butterfly House, the museum's exhibits on prehistoric and modern animals let you experience firsthand the diversity and evolution of the animal kingdom over millennia, while the forces of nature are revealed in the tornado interactive display.
Durham museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Durham museum admission: charge

 
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