Kidzu to Open in University Square Location

by Patty Griffin | November 14 2011

Kidzu Children’s Museum will open to the public on November 18. The grand opening celebration weekend is Friday November 18th through Sunday, November 20th! Hours are – Friday, November 18 (10am-5pm); Saturday, November 19 (10am-5pm) and Sunday, November 20 (1-5pm). Admission will continue to be free on Sundays, thanks to the continued generous support of Durham Regional Hospital.

Normal Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm. Kidzu is closed on Mondays. Admission – $5 per person for adults; $5 per child over 24 months of age; $2 per child from 12-23 months; Members and children 11 months and under are admitted free. Sundays free admission for all.

The new site at 123 – B West Franklin Street in University Square will serve as their interim location as they make preparations for the future, much larger facility at Wallace Plaza. Their new home will continue to offer some of your favorite interactive exhibits along with lots of new fun and educational programming and some FREE parking.

Kidzu Children’s Museum is a nonprofit 501 ©(3) organization offering playful, hands-on learning experiences for children aged 0-8 years. Their mission is to inspire children and the adults in their lives to learn through play. For more information about Kidzu, visit Kidzu Children’s Museum or call 919-933-1455.

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