OFFICIAL MEETING & EVENT PLANNERS GUIDE

North CarolinaHayti Heritage CenterFeaturing a national archive for the preservation of African-American works and artifacts, visual-art display galleries, adance studio, and community meeting space. Adjacent to therenovated St. Joseph’s Performance Hall, formerly St.Joseph’s AME Church (a National Historic Landmark).The Herald-Sun & DCVBNC Central University Art MuseumView the university’s notable collection of works from19th- and 20th-century African-American artists as wellas a selection of African art objects. Temporary exhibitionsoften showcase local and student talents.Jeana Lee Tahnk & DCVBNature & Science PlacesBruce Feeley & DCVBSarah P. Duke GardensMore than 300,000 people each year visitthese 55 acres of landscaped andwoodland gardens, featuring over 2,000plant varieties. Seasonal plantings ensurethat each visit is a new experience. Thenew Doris Duke Center offers visitorservices as well as garden gift items.Museum of Life and ScienceOne of the top family-friendlymuseums in the Southeast, this78-acre, 68,000-sq.-ft., regionalinteractive science/technologycenter offers learningopportunities and fun for peopleof all ages. Explore Loblolly Park,Ellerbee Creek Railway, andother exhibits on aerospace,geology, farmyard animals,weather, and wildlife.DCVBChris Hildreth & DCVBMagic Wings Butterfly House and BayerCropScience InsectariumThe largest museum butterfly house east of theMississippi, with 1,000 exotic butterflies in atropical habitat. The three-story-tallconservatory features rare and enchantingspecies of butterflies from Asia, Africa, andCentral and South America. The conservatoryalso includes beds of exotic flowers, aflowering meadow, tropical fruit trees in arainforest area, and a stream garden. TheInsectarium features more than 25 live exoticand native species of insects and insectpredators and an extensive collection ofmounted specimens from around the world.40 For Additional Information Call 1-800-446-8604 or Visit www.durham-nc.com