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Museum of Archaeology

Palace Green Library
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN

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Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology of Durham

Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past through the unique objects that are uncovered as the result of archaeological excavations, or are unearthed by chance by members of the public.

In this gallery, we explore artefacts that span 250,000 years of history - from Prehistory to the Romans.

The objects on display range from everyday items - such as dishes, coins, and glass bottles - to the rare and beautiful. Highlights include spectacular metalwork from the Bronze Age, Roman treasures retrieved from a murky riverbed, and the cremated remains of Durham City’s earliest known resident.

For more information on What's On at the Museum of Archaeology see: https://www.dur.ac.uk/archaeology.museum/whatson/?id=34821

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    Recent Reviews:

    • John L
      Shropshire, United Kingdom
      Passing By
      3 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 2nd October 2021
      We were hoping to go round the nearby castle that was closed and were persuaded to visit here by a very friendly host. The museum contains mainly Roman remains discovered in and around the city... Read full review
    • 293neilk
      Liverpool, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Will visit next time
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 16th November 2021
      On a week's holiday in Newcastle Upon Tyne, on one of the days my twin brother Stephen and I decided to jump the train down from Durham to explore that pretty city, while up on Palace Green we... Read full review
    • JimB897
      Aberdeen, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Very interesting and helpful staff
      4 of 5 stars
      Monday, 20th June 2022
      Really nice visit with a contrast between the archeological aspect to the DLI which was very moving Hats off to Dawn Alderson with her cheery and helpful advice and assistance, including options for... Read full review
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    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Guide Dogs Permitted
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    • Capacity limit
    • Clear signage
    • COVID-19 measures in place
    • Face mask essential (not provided)
    • One way system

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    • In town/city centre
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    • Educational Visits Accepted

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    Opening Times

    Mon - Sunday : 10.00-17.00 (1 Aug 2022 - 1 May 2023)
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    Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
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    There is no direct vehicle access to Palace Green Library. 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.

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