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Museum of Archaeology

Palace Green Library, Palace Green, DH1 3RN. England

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Extra Details

The Museum of Archaeology’s collections range from the prehistory to modern times. Their gallery charting the story of Durham is housed within Palace Green Library. They offer curriculum based sessions for all these topics, through their taught full day, hands on interactive school programme.

Don’t forget, if you are looking for help with funding the cost of your trip, you can apply for a bursary!

Venue resources

Amplification Toolkit PDF 0.88MB Download
Check List PDF 0.13MB Download
Parent Letter Template PDF 0.18MB Download
Risk Assessment PDF 0.12MB Download
Breakthroughs & Discoveries Content 7-11 ZIP 14.56MB Download
Breakthroughs & Discoveries Content 11-14 ZIP 14.56MB Download
School Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download
Student Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download
Imagination & Curiosity Content 7-11 ZIP 14.28MB Download
Imagination & Curiosity Content 11-14 ZIP 14.28MB Download
School Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download
Student Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download
Journeys & Adventures Content 7-11 ZIP 15.27MB Download
Journeys & Adventures Content 11-14 ZIP 14.34MB Download
School Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download
Student Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download
People & the Planet Education Content 7-11 ZIP 17.41MB Download
People & the Planet Education Content 11-14 ZIP 14.32MB Download
School Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download
Student Certificate PDF 0.08MB Download

Looking for a bursary to support your trip?

We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.

Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.

Venue Details

Contact

www.durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/learn/schools-and-home-education/

Address

Palace Green Library, Palace Green
DH1 3RN. England

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm Schools Monday to Friday.