Museum of Life and Science Autism and Sensory Supports
Museum of Life and Science
Durham, North Carolina - Durham County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Research Triangle
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Durham's Museum of Life and Science offers autism and sensory supports including a calming area, cool down kits, planning resources, visual schedules, and activity systems.
Museum of Life and Science operates an interactive indoor and outdoor science museum and park in Durham with exhibits, animals, train rides, and visitor programs.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 919-220-5429
- Ages
- Museum visitors with autism, sensory, mobility, vision, hearing, or other access needs
- Season
- Ongoing visitor supports during museum operating hours
- Cost
- The accessibility page lists admission prices and says personal care attendant admission is complimentary when accompanying guests with disabilities.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The official accessibility page lists the museum at 433 W. Murray Avenue in Durham.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Autism and sensory visit supports
Autism and sensory supports at the Durham science museum, including a calming area, sensory kits, visual schedules, and printed planning resources.
- Ages
- Museum visitors with autism, sensory, mobility, vision, hearing, or other access needs
- Season
- Ongoing visitor supports during museum operating hours
- Schedule
- The source describes standing access resources available during museum visits; families should confirm current hours and ticket requirements before visiting.
- Cost
- The accessibility page lists admission prices and says personal care attendant admission is complimentary when accompanying guests with disabilities.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Museum of Life and Science accessibility page says the Durham museum offers resources for autism spectrum disorder and sensory challenges through a UNC TEACCH partnership, a semi-private sensory calming area, sensory-friendly cool down kits, printed planning resources, visual schedules, and activity systems.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Autism and sensory visit supports
The official Museum of Life and Science accessibility page says the Durham museum offers resources for autism spectrum disorder and sensory challenges through a UNC TEACCH partnership, a semi-private sensory calming area, sensory-friendly cool down kits, printed planning resources, visual schedules, and activity systems.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names autism and sensory resources, a sensory calming area, sensory-friendly cool down kits, planning printouts, visual schedules, and activity systems.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm ticketing, kit availability, the calming area's current status, train wheelchair availability, accessible routes across the outdoor campus, restroom locations, and food-allergy procedures.
What we checked
What we found: The official Museum of Life and Science accessibility page says the Durham museum offers resources for autism spectrum disorder and sensory challenges through a UNC TEACCH partnership, a semi-private sensory calming area, sensory-friendly cool down kits, printed planning resources, visual schedules, and activity systems.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteMuseum of Life and Science Accessibility
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- Provider websiteContact Us - Museum of Life and Science
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Museum of Life and Science Autism and Sensory Supports reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Museum of Life and Science?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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