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28 Things to Do in Durham - If You Dare!
Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
Palace Green Library
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Book Tickets
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent12
- Very Good17
- Average13
- Poor0
- Terrible4
Recent Reviews:
- Lady_SnowhawkGreater London, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayAbsolutely wonderful experience
Saturday, 27th August 2022Went with another student friend during the summer, was expecting a lot of people but was actually very quiet and had a wonderful time. There was a lovely small exhibit upstairs with Durham's... Read full review - ArinAnnanNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelInteresting but very small
Sunday, 16th October 2022This museum is right next to the cathedral and castle so it's worth going in if you're in the area. However, it's very small and fills only one room. I was in for about 30mins max. Definitely not... Read full review - Ryan PEdinburgh, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesSmallFriday, 18th April 2025Is a nice wee collection, enjoyed the diploma in particular however it was a lot smaller then I thought it would be, took 20 mins. Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* From April to October we are open until 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
During December we are closed from 23rd until 26th, open from 27th until 30th, 11am-4pm, and then closed again December 31st and January 1st .
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Durham City is served by three Park and Ride sites on the key routes into the city. These are situated at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands. A direct bus service runs every 10 minutes to the city centre from each site.
Public Transport Directions
Walk: Palace Green Library is a five minute walk from Durham Market Place in the city centre. From the Market Place, turn on to Saddler Street and follow the road upwards. Turn onto Owengate, which is the first street on your right. Owengate leads onto Palace Green, the Durham UNESCO World Heritage Site. Palace Green Library is on the far side of Palace Green. Follow the pathway around the green, past the entrance to Durham Castle. Palace Green Library is the building adjacent to Durham Castle on the left.
Trains to Palace Green Library: The nearest train station to Palace Green Library is Durham, which is well served by trains from most major centres in the country. The walk from the train station is about 15-20 minutes. Buses and taxis are also available from the train station.
The Cathedral bus service runs to Palace Green, which departs from the train station at 10, 30 and 50 minutes past the hour from 09:10 – 17:10, Monday to Saturday. For more information and timetables, visit the Durham Cathedral Bus website.
Travelling to Durham city centre by bus: Durham Bus Station on North Road offers bus services as far afield as Newcastle, South Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Stanhope, Consett and the Gateshead MetroCentre shopping complex. Walking from Durham Bus StationDurham Bus Station is a 15 minute walk from Palace Green Library. Exit the bus station onto North Road. Turn left and follow North Road down, continuing on to Framwellgate Bridge. Turn left onto Silver Street and follow the road upwards to Durham Market Place. Directions from the Market Place are given above.
