Museums in Durham, NC

Upcoming museums events in Durham, gathered every morning from dozens of local calendars.

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Tuesday, October 13

• Reflections: Public Tour Tuesday, October 13 Nasher Museum of Art, Durham · Free

Friday, October 16

• Exhibit Opening of “Playhouses and Picture Palaces: The Historical Theaters of Downtown Durham” Friday, October 16 · 6 PM–8:30 PM Museum of Durham History, Durham · Free

Saturday, October 17

• Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Tour Saturday, October 17 · 2 PM–3 PM Lucky Strike Tower, Durham · $15
• Downtown Durham African American Historian-Guided Tour Saturday, October 17 · 4 PM–5 PM CCB Plaza, Durham · $15

Saturday, October 24

• Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Tour Saturday, October 24 · 2 PM–3 PM Lucky Strike Tower, Durham · $15
• Downtown Durham African American Historian-Guided Tour Saturday, October 24 · 4 PM–5 PM CCB Plaza, Durham · $15

Thursday, October 29

• AfterHours: Science of Fear Thursday, October 29 Museum of Life and Science, Durham · Free

Saturday, November 7

• Saturday Reflections Saturday, November 7 Nasher Museum of Art, Durham · Free

Sunday, November 8

• Second Sunday: Family Day Celebration Sunday, November 8 Nasher Museum of Art, Durham · Free

Thursday, November 12

• Duke Forest’s 2026 Annual Gathering Thursday, November 12 Nasher Museum of Art, Durham · Free