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Museum of Durham History

4.6

500 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 246-9993
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Take in exhibits at the Museum of Durham History, a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. Little ones can explore the children’s area stocked with blocks, train tracks, dress-up clothes and more. Admission is free, and the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday.


Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

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Photo of Tong Liu Tong Liu
Jul 27, 2024 5

A lot of stuff inside a tiny house 🏡. For such a small place it has a lot of content.

Photo of Sri Goli Sri Goli
Jun 23, 2024 5

I walked by the museum after the closing time. However, display of important people in Durham’s establishment is very informative.

Photo of Bill D. Webster Bill D. Webster
Jun 2, 2024 5

This is a local initiative and a fun little museum. It is very small but gives some interesting insight to the city’s history. It is worth taking 30 min to spend going through it.

Photo of Daniel Abbott Daniel Abbott
May 13, 2024 4

Bit let down by the fact a new building is being built right in front of what the displays claim to look at. For a free museum you learn a lot about the Durham area.

Photo of Doreen Bunton Doreen Bunton
Apr 30, 2024 5

The volunteer staff was knowledgeable on other area attractions and attentive to our questions and desire to know more about the area! We received materials, maps and brochures that were helpful as we took a self-guided walk around the west village and brightleaf!