Welcome to
Palace Green
Library
Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's special collections. Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe.
What's On View All Events
Try your hand at weaving – Anglo-Saxon style! Take away what you make and amaze your friends with your historical crafting!
Take inspiration from our archaeology collections and make your own ceramic tile to take home.
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Definitely worth a visit, very informative and we felt honoured to have seen it.
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The exhibit was well done, chronicling centuries of English history. Highly recommended!
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Well put together exhibition with some incredible manuscripts tracing the historic struggle for emancipation and rights.
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Well put together exhibition with some incredible manuscripts tracing the historic struggle for emancipation and rights.
”OPENING HOURS AND ADMISSION
OPEN TO ALL
Our free exhibitions Living on the Hills and Durham Archaeology Explorers are open Monday, 12:00 – 17:00 and Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00.
Admission charges for Antarctica: Explorers Heroes Scientists will be:
| Adults | £4.50 | |
| Concessions | £3.50 | |
| Children (over 5) | £3.50 | |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £15.00 | |
| Infants (under 5, up to 2 per full paying adult) | Free |
FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORIANS
Our archives include parish registers, marriage licences and probate records. If you’re researching your family history, explore our collections and plan your visit.
4SCHOOLS
Book a visit to Palace Green Library with the 4schools team to explore primary sources from our archives and discover more about Durham’s fascinating history.
- You can support our exhibitions, collections and outreach by becoming a Friend of @PalaceGreenLib. Find out more: https://t.co/50GrHtJ88n
1 day ago - @lldzne We were so busy during the last week of the exhibition - sorry you missed out on the chance to go a second time!
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