Durham University Museum of Archaeology, University museum in Palace Green Library, Durham, England
The Durham University Museum of Archaeology exhibits collections spanning from prehistory to modern times, including tools, weapons, and everyday objects from different periods.
The museum holds the first complete Roman Fleet Diploma discovered in the United Kingdom, along with stone-carved altars from the Roman occupation period.
The medieval collection reflects Durham City's development through artifacts recovered from local excavations conducted by the university's archaeology department.
Due to extensive roofing renovations at Palace Green Library, the museum will experience periodic closures between summer 2024 and spring 2025.
The prehistoric collection features over 1,000 objects, including tools from Palaeolithic ancestors and everyday items used by local Iron Age communities.
Location: Durham
Official opening: 1975
Address: Palace Green Library, Durham DH1 3RN
Website: https://dur.ac.uk/archaeology.museum
GPS coordinates: 54.77310,-1.57833
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:24
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Museum of Archaeology • Durham University
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Durham Light Infantry South African War Memorial
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Water Pump
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Old Grammar School
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Mill House, Footbridge And Wall Adjoining
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Durham War Memorial
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Cathedral Cloister East Range
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The Deanery
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10, The College
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Lavatorium In Centre Of Cloister Garth
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1 and 2, the College
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Chapter Clerk's Office And Chapter Room
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Priory Prison And Former Stables North Of Number 15
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9, The College
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12-15, The College
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Garage And Boundary Wall West And North Of St. Mary The Less
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16 And 16a, The College
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Tomb Of Dean Kitchin
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3, The College
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8, The College
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The Gatehouse
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Prior's Kitchen (Dean and Chapter Library)
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Fulling Mill Archaeology Museum
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7, The College
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Music Library
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6, The College
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