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Durham Museum tells the social history of the people of Durham. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11:00-16:30. St. Mary-Le-Bow North Bailey, Durham DH1 3ET

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Very excited to be undertaking a placement @DurhamMuseum over the summer to catalogue and digitalise their collections - the building itself is a beautiful old church with its origins in the 12th century

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https://t.co/s7BjzDvTrf Here for the Miners’ Gala? Come and learn about the stories of Durham Miners and maybe even tell your own @durhammuseum!
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#durhamminersgala #museum #art #history #durhammuseum #durham #family #familyfun #miners #history #gala #exhibition

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Come along and share short stories and memories of someone you know who worked in the mines with us! This artwork was created by one of our volunteers, Émilien, as part of our mining exhibition in collaboration with @beamish_museum

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Check out out volunteer led project: Postcards from the Past!

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Watching #durhamregatta this weekend? Come learn about its history at our museum!

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Special Exhibition - How Durham Survived The 20th Century. Featuring Thomas Sharp's 1945 plaster model of his designs for the city. #durham #history

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Join us tomorrow for the Durham Museum Family Day!

Adult entry £2.50; children go free.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry on the hour from 11am to 3pm.

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Join us tomorrow for the Durham Museum Family Day!

Adult entry £2.50; children go free.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry on the hour from 11am to 3pm.

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DURHAM MUSEUM OPEN FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
Wednesdays 11th, 18th and 25th August.
Discovery trail; brass rubbing; design a stained glass window; dressing up; prison cell.
Children must be with an adult.
Adult entry £2.50; children free.
Entry on the hour from 11am to 3pm.

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We are open! For our Spooky Where’s Wally Museum Search.

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Join us tomorrow (31st) for our Where’s Wally Spooky Museum Search. We will be open 11 - 4.30, join us for some free Halloween fun.
For the safety of our staff and visitors, masks must be worn inside the building.

#WallySpookyMuseumSearch

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We're taking part in the Where's Wally? Spooky Museum Search! Come along to The Durham Museum to join in the fun! Dates to be announced #WallySpookyMuseumSearch

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Unfortunately, due to the regional lockdown for the safety of our guests and our staff, we at the Durham Museum have decided not to open this Saturday. We will review our opening policy next week. Stay safe and healthy!

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Can you find Wally in our collections? We’re part of the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search from @kidsinmuseums & @WalkerBooksUK. Join us & get searching! Dates to be announced. #WallySpookyMuseumSearch

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A new acquisition at the Durham Museum and a new mystery for the staff. Can you help us identify this object?

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Come on down to The Durham Museum, we will be open today from 11 - 4.30.
For the safety of our visitors and staff we ask that you wear a mask whilst inside.
Entries are £2 for adults, free for under 16 - cash only.

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Due to government recommendations regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) we, at the Durham Museum, have decided to delay our opening this year until the situation stabilises. We hope our staff, visitors and followers stay safe and healthy during this uncertain time.

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The Durham Museum is looking for volunteers for this summer.
(April-May: weekends, June-September: everyday)

If you are interested in Durham history and would like to help out, or would like more information, send us an email at: [email protected]