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Heritage Open Days 2026 From Dig to Display: Get Behind the Scenes at the Museum of Archaeology

Visit the the Museum of Archaeology

12 September 2026 - 12 September 2026

11:00AM - 3:00PM

Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

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Enjoy a free family day at the Museum of Archaeology, celebrating the reopening of our upstairs gallery and Heritage Open Days. Discover archaeology behind the scenes through hands-on activities, curator tours, and special displays.

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A student puts the finishing touches to the museum's displays.

Celebrate Heritage Open Days and the reopening of our upstairs gallery with a free day of family-friendly activities at the Museum of Archaeology.

Explore the newly reopened gallery and discover the fascinating work that takes place behind the scenes of an archaeology museum. Meet project partners, take part in hands-on activities, join a curator-led tour, and learn how collections are researched, cared for, and displayed.

Whether you are interested in archaeology, science, local history, or museums, there is something for all ages to enjoy.

 

Activities include:

  • Explore museum conservation and collection care and find out how we protect and care for objects
  • Learn more about osteology and how archaeologists study human remains
  • Get creative with family-friendly craft activities
  • Join one of our 20-minute Curator Tours, running every hour at half past the hour (first come basis maximum of 15 people).

 No booking required, sign up for the curatorial tours when you arrive

 

Eager to discover more of our fascinating collections? Explore our exciting new Gone But Not Forgotten temporary exhibition, combining museum specimens with original artwork by Stephen Livingstone!

Find out more here.

Pricing

FREE and no need to book, just drop in and enjoy.