Welcome to the
Museum of
Archaeology
The Museum of Archaeology's collections range from the prehistoric to the post-medieval. Our gallery charting the story of Durham is housed within Palace Green Library.
What's On View All Events
An exciting new exhibition exploring the daily lives of our prehistoric ancestors, their pioneering inventions, and never-before-seen Bronze Age hoards recently discovered in County Durham. Curated by a team of Museum and Artefact Studies Masters students from Durham University.
Exhibitions-Coming soon
Details of our forthcoming exhibitions will appear soon.
Reviews
This is a very well-explained Archeology museum, and very conveniently placed, in its new site at Palace Green
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OPENING HOURS AND ADMISSION
Open to all
The gallery is based in Palace Green Library and is 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
Our collections are available to anyone for research and to support teaching and lifelong learning. 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 now available in our new gallery.
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