Welcome to the
Museum of
Archaeology
The Museum of Archaeology's collections range from the prehistoric to the post-medieval. A major new gallery showcasing the Museum's collections opened at Palace Green Library earlier this year.
Discover our collections
Search Durham collections using our new online database. Explore items from the Museum of Archaeology that aren't on display.
Online exhibition
Binchester Exposed
Our online exhibition explores Binchester Roman Fort and gives an insight into life in the North of the Roman Empire.
Reviews
A hidden treasure... Informative, interesting, and does a great job bringing history to life.
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A reminder of things past... a good selection of interesting history and finds.
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A very interesting place... I was with a group of children who found it fun!
”OPENING HOURS AND ADMISSION
Open to all
Our new gallery is now open at Palace Green Library. The gallery will be open Monday, 12 – 5pm and Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm.
| Adults | Free | |
| Concessions | Free | |
| Children (over 5) | Free | |
| Infants | Free | |
| Durham University Campus Card holders | Free |
TEACHING AND RESEARCH
During the redevelopment project our collections are still available for research and to support teaching. Our staff will be happy to help you.
4SCHOOLS
Discover our wide range of school visits, from Romans and Normans, to Tudors and Victorians. All sessions are still available during our redevelopment work.
- Welcome the Spring season on 8th March @dumuseums. Tickets for our #Holi Festival are selling fast so get them now! http://t.co/MtjVHbN6Cu
Tweeted 16 hours ago - Want to help read aloud Magna Carta in Durham Cathedral on 18 April? http://t.co/kLTStX3wyb This always used to be done twice a year!
Tweeted 18 hours ago - (Most of) the Kim Sunok Ensemble - fantastic performance @PalaceGreenLib @MusiconDurham last night Wow! and thank you http://t.co/BFJBTZrXrh
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