, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Science Café once a month at The Daily Planet, in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center Wing, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Daily Planet also hosts Science Trivia once a month, on the first Thursday of each month. Mingle with friends, learn something new, and compete for prizes and bragging rights. It's generally on the third Thursday of the month, but there can be exceptions. Both Science Café and Science Trivia are free to attend and take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Upcoming Science Cafés and Science
Science Café at The Daily Planet Café is a monthly evening gathering where local scientists share their research in a casual restaurant setting. Located inside the Nature Research Center wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, this event brings complex topics down to earth through informal presentations and audience questions. Because the discussions are geared toward a general audience, this event is best suited for adults, college students, and teenagers with a strong interest in science. Admission is entirely free, and you can purchase food and drinks from the cafe menu during the presentation. For parking, you can utilize the green level of the state government visitor lot on Jones Street or look for metered street parking, which is typically free after 5:00 PM. It makes a fantastic Thursday night outing if you want to skip the usual dinner routine and learn something new. The relaxed cafe atmosphere means you can enjoy a bite to eat while listening to local experts, making it an easy, educational start to your weekend plans.
Is this event suitable for toddlers and young children?
The presentations are designed for adults and teenagers. Younger children will likely find the hour-long lectures difficult to sit through, so we recommend saving this event for your middle schoolers and older kids.
Do I need to buy tickets or register in advance?
No tickets are required. The event is completely free to attend, but we recommend arriving a bit early to grab a table and order food before the presentation begins at 7:00 PM.
Where is the best place to park for the cafe?
You can park in the state government visitor lot at 120 West Edenton Street or look for street parking along Jones Street, which is free in the evenings.
