Please use our Researcher Guidelines to help us plan your visit with you.
Due to staff shortages we are unable to accommodate any more research visits before July 2023. We strongly advise that you do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed a date and time for your visit.
Subject to limitations of staff and space resource, research access to our collections is available at the times listed below. Please be aware that research visits cannot be outside these periods.
|
Oriental Museum |
Monday - Friday |
10am – 5pm |
|
Museum of Archaeology |
Monday - Friday |
By appointment only |
|
Durham Castle |
Monday - Friday |
By appointment only |
|
Bioscience Collections |
Monday - Friday |
By appointment only |
|
Western Art Collections |
Monday - Friday |
By appointment only |
If you have booked a research visit and find that you expect to be delayed, please inform museum staff as soon as possible on 0191 334 5691 or by emailing the relevant member of staff.
If you have any specific access requirements or will need additional support, please let us know in advance so that we can work with you to plan your visit.