The Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Progress on building work
The scaffolding around the Museum has now been removed.

The museum's permenant gallery (ground floor) is open. We are also running a full programme of family activities and school visits in the upstairs classroom. However, we are still unable to open the upstairs gallery space. We are therefore offering FREE ENTRY to all visitors.

Once a key part of Durham's cloth-making industry, The Old Fulling Mill is now home to Durham University's Museum of Archaeology.

The collections on display provide a fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the North East of England, as well as showcasing items from across Europe. Highlights include outstanding Roman collections together with Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Tudor finds from Durham City and the local area.

In addition to the permanent displays, The Old Fulling Mill hosts regularly changing, temporary exhibitions and a lively programme of family activities at weekends and during school holidays.

Durham University’s new Visitor Attraction Pass allows you to experience a visit to the Old Fulling Mill, together with Durham Castle, the Botanic Garden, and the Oriental Museum, all for 1 set price. This will allow 1 day entry into each of the venues at any point within a 3 month period from the date of purchase (subject to venue opening hours). An ideal gift idea the pass is available to purchase from each of the venues, at the Durham Tourist Information Centre or online http://www.dur.ac.uk/university.shop/merchandise/order/