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Culture lovers won't be disappointed with the vast and varied cultural offering in Durham. Come face to face with an Egyptian cat's coffin at Durham University's Oriental Museum - the country's only museum devoted entirely to oriental art and antiques. If you prefer European art head for The Bowes Museum in the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle, which showcases collections of international significance - including paintings by Canaletto and El Greco, or visit the DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery for military memorabilia and exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. Why not take a step back in time and experience life in the Great North in the 1800's and 1900's at Beamish, or learn about life in a lead miner's cottage during Victorian times at Weardale Museum.
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Oriental Museum
Type
Museum
Durham City
The Oriental Museum is the only museum in northern Britain dedicated solely to the art and archaeology of the Orient.
The remarkable collections reveal to the visitor the history and pre-history of the great cultures of Asia, the Near and Middle East and North Africa. Highlights include one of...
The Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology
Type
Museum
Durham City
The Museum of Archaeology is moving.
Durham University has recently completed a multi-million pound refurbishment of Palace Green Library, situated between Durham Castle and Cathedral at the heart of the World Heritage Site. This has created an opportunity to build a new, larger, archaeology...DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery
Type
Museum
Aykley Heads
The DLI has become one of Durham's most rewarding visitor attractions for all the family. The museum tells the proud 200-year-old story of the Durham Light Infantry, especially during World War I and World War II. The displays focus on the experience of war, using letter and diary extracts, plus...
Crushed Chilli Gallery
Type
Gallery
Durham City
The Crushed Chilli Gallery is a working glass studio and gallery in the centre of Durham City. The Gallery has a wide selection of handmade glass by studio artists Janet Rogers and a fine range of contemporary art from paintings, sculpture, furniture, glass and ceramics, photography, jewellery and...
The Treasures of Durham University: Palace Green Library
Type
Museum
Durham City
Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's outstanding special collections. Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe.
Palace Green Library houses Durham University's archives, early printed books and other special...
Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Type
Museum
Cowshill
Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian Mining Museum, and a gold standard Green Tourism destination. Killhope offers a grand day out for the whole family, whether looking for fun or to immerse yourself in history. Equipped with mine hat, cap lamp and wellies, accompany one of our friendly...
Monks' Dormitory
Type
Museum
The College, Durham City
Anglo-Saxon stones, medieval timbered roof. Short-term exhibitions of books from the cathedral library.
The Bowes Museum
Type
Museum
Barnard Castle
A magnificent French Chateau created in the late 19th Century by John and Josephine Bowes, housing internationally renowned collections of European fine and decorative arts spanning five centuries. The permanent collections comprise works by artists such as Canaletto, El Greco, Courbet and Turner,...
Spennymoor Town Hall Gallery
Type
Gallery
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Town Hall Gallery is situated on the first floor of the impressive Town Hall Building. It is home to a permanent exhibition of art work belonging to the Town Council, supplemented by items on long term loan and donations made to the gallery by public spirited people. This exhibition...
NeST Art Gallery
Type
Gallery
Barnard Castle
Newgate Studios NeST is a vibrant Art Gallery in the centre of Barnard Castle with regular exhibitions and art sales throughout the year, it has a Hot Desk Facility and offers creative workshops on a regular basis. It is a hub for graphic designers, artists and filmmakers. There is a Cafe on site.
