City Nature Challenge 2019!

April 22, 2019

Want to help show the rest of the world just how amazing North Carolina’s citizen scientists are? Join the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for the City Nature Challenge! This competition pits several American cities against each other to see who can document the most biodiversity on the iNaturalist app over a 4-day period. We’re… Read More >


A citizen scientist's camera trap captured this image of a coyote near a house in Raleigh, North Carolina. Image: eMammal Project.

Can multiple carnivores coexist in cities?

April 17, 2019

ABOVE: A citizen scientist’s camera trap captured this image of a coyote near a house in Raleigh, North Carolina. Image credit: eMammal Project. Bobcats, coyotes, foxes seek green spaces in the suburbs D’Lyn Ford, NC State News As growth makes neighborhoods more crowded for humans, it’s also concentrating carnivores like bobcats and coyotes into the… Read More >


It’s all in the reflexes when ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ hits the Museum April 26

April 15, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — There is a hidden world where ancient evil weaves a modern mystery. They call it Little China. It’s where big trouble was waiting for Jack Burton … but don’t worry, he can take it. Don’t miss this deftly crafted concoction of mystical, action, adventure, comedy, kung fu, monster and ghost story. It’s… Read More >


Spring Break at the Museum

Special Members-only Spring Break Hours

April 9, 2019

Spring Break is one of our busiest times of the year. Avoid the crowds and make the most of your visit with member-exclusive hours in our most popular spaces. We have reserved the first hour in our hands-on educational spaces just for you! Space is limited. Members will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis…. Read More >


Triangle SciTech Expo

From solar cars to duct tape boats, Museum hosts Triangle SciTech Expo April 13

April 1, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — Test drive a robot, build a boat out of duct tape, or check out the award-winning solar vehicle Apperion. The possibilities are endless as you check out Triangle SciTech Expo at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and immerse yourself in the excitement of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Saturday,… Read More >