Museums, Castle and Palace Green Library
Explore the culture of ancient Egypt at the Oriental Museum and handle Roman artefacts from the Museum of Archaeology collections with 4Schools. Or arrange a school visit to the Durham World Heritage Site, where pupils can explore what it was like to live in Durham Castle and look at medieval manuscripts at Palace Green Library!
Plan your visit
Find all the details you need to plan your school visit, including hazard identification information.
Book your visit
Discover how to book your visit and complete our school visit booking form.
On the day of your visit
Find out what will happen on the day of your visit, the level of supervision we expect you to provide and emergency arrangements.
Policy information
Download our policy documents, which apply to all visits with 4schools.
Admission charges
| Children | £4.00 | |
| Accompanying adults | Free | |
| Preliminary visits for teachers | Free |
Don't miss
Museum of Archaeology
Palace Green Library
Ancient Egypt
Oriental Museum
Tours of the Garden
Botanic Garden