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Visit essentials
Right now
Closed
Price
Free
Allow
Half day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
Travel from Ancient Egypt to modern China across four floors of art and archaeology collections. Free entry, family activities and plenty of seating make this a thoughtful indoor visit that can comfortably fill a couple of hours.
Opening hoursVisitor hours · Current schedule
- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 11:00–16:00
- wednesday
- 10:00–17:00
- thursday
- 11:00–16:00
- friday
- 11:00–16:00
- saturday
- 12:00–16:00
- sunday
- 12:00–16:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Check venue websitePlan your visit
Location
Elvet Hill, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3THKeep exploring
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