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Natural Science Center of Greensboro
4301 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
Telephone: (336) 288-3769 Fax: (336) 288-2531

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Celebrating 50 Years
in the Triad!

Roam through the Dinosaur Gallery and come face-to-face with a 36 foot Tyrannosaurus rex model. Discover Earth's masterpieces in the Gem and Mineral Gallery, see endangered Lemurs and enjoy touch labs. Visit live snakes, amphibians and sea creatures. Wander though Animal Discovery, our brand new outdoor zoological park, and come face to face with tigers, gibbons, wallabies, lemurs, howler monkeys and many, many others!

Explore Kids Alley (ages 5 and under) and interact with exciting traveling exhibits . Take a trip to the stars in the Edward R. Zane Planetarium or view the sun in the solar observatory. Find unusual gifts and educational toys for imaginative minds in the Thesaurus Shoppe.

The facility offers plenty of free parking, an indoor area for lunch and is handicap accessible. Adjacent to Country Park, the site also offers outdoor picnic facilities, a modern playground, two small lakes and nature trails.

 Center Hours:

Monday - Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

 

 Animal Discovery Hours:

Monday - Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

 Admission:


Adults:

$8.00

Children (
3-13):
$7.00

Seniors (age 65+):
$7.00

Children under age 2: FREE!

City of Greensboro residents receive a $1.00 discount! Prices subject to change during special events and traveling exhibitions.