# North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Thanksgiving Fall Discovery Labs > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free general admission; donations appreciated for lab supplies - Organizer: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - Official page: https://naturalsciences.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/north-carolina-museum-of-natural-sciences-thanksgiving-fall-discovery--listing-74904a6c901f80c5fe06299d ## About During Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh hosts Thanksgiving Fall Discovery Labs across its Nature Exploration and Nature Research centers. Curious children and parents explore hands-on Investigate Labs, handle authentic fossil specimens, examine wild turkey biology, and learn about native Piedmont wildlife preparing for winter hibernation. Friendly museum educators lead drop-in interactive science demonstrations, micro-fossil sorting tables, and wildlife discovery carts on four museum floors. It is an inspiring, free educational destination for visiting relatives and children home from school, offering fascinating glimpses into North Carolina paleontology, prehistoric megalodons, and the SECU Daily Planet theater presentations. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant with dual elevator towers, wide exhibits halls, and smooth terrazzo floors accommodating large family strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing room located on the 1st floor of the Nature Research Center; all restrooms feature infant changing tables. • Age Suitability: Welcomes toddlers through teenagers, with special touch tables and Discovery Room sensory kits for preschool explorers. • Sensory Tips: The high-ceilinged glass Daily Planet globe has acoustic echoes; quieter exhibit galleries can be found in the Coastal North Carolina hall on the 3rd floor. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [North Carolina Museum of Art Thanksgiving Weekend Museum Park Sculpture Trail](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/north-carolina-museum-of-art-thanksgiving-weekend-museum-park-sculptur--listing-77bf4669767ce1746e8fa1e1) — Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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