Darwin Day
Darwin Day is an indoor/outdoor festival located in and around the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.
Parking is available in ten different lots nearby. Free street parking is also available throughout downtown the day of the event.
Alternative transportation options
Parking Map
Take the bus to Darwin Day!
Since this event draws more than 5,000 people each year we encourage visitors to consider alternative transit options.
- From Raleigh: There are a number of routes available throughout the city that will get riders close to the event. See GoRaleigh for detailed ride information.
- Any route traveling outbound via Wilmington Street will get visitors close to the Museum or to Edenton Street. Those routes are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16.
- Inbound, routes 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 16 use either Salisbury Street or Morgan Street and will get visitors close.
- From Durham: There are a number of routes available throughout the city that will get riders close to the event. See GoTriangle.org to plan your trip.
- From Cary: There are a number of routes available throughout the city that will get riders close to the event. See GoTriangle.org to plan your trip.
For more information or to map the best bus route from your home to the Museum, visit the local agency websites or call 919.485.7433.
Other Transportation Options
For other alternative transportation options to and within Raleigh, including Amtrak trains and bicycle rental companies, see downtownraleigh.org/getting-around.