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Hands-on Nature!

Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cost: All Museums Pass: $12.50/adult, $8.50/child
Grades 1-6

Suggested Experience:
Hands-on Nature!

Become one with nature while identifying fossils, observing animal behavior and learning about the environment in this hands-on adventure!

Activities in this Experience

Nature’s Trading Post

Examine fossils, bones and other cool things found in nature in our Nature’s Trading Post. Bring in your own natural find to trade for points—then use your points to get something new! 

Plan On: 20 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
Meet our Batty Friends!

See bats from our Big Brown bat colony in the Cave. While you’re visiting, check the schedule for information on our daily Bat Flight program and watch our bats take flight! 

Plan On: 10 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
The Cave

Explore the darkened passageways and walk along the underground river in our two-story cave modeled after caves found throughout Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. 

Plan On: 20 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Museum of Natural History & Science
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission
The Woods

Climb through the treetops and explore our adventure-based wilderness. Don’t forget to say hello to the river creatures in our pond!

Plan On: 30 minutes
Dates: Daily
Times: Museum Hours
Where: Duke Energy Children's Museum
Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission

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