Museums · North East England
Durham Cathedral Museum
In or near Durham.
Durham Cathedral Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Durham Cathedral Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Durham Cathedral Museum is located within the medieval monastery of Durham, showcasing significant historical artifacts and stories. Visitors can view St Cuthbert's cross and coffin, along with various relics and displays that highlight the cathedral's rich history.
Place summary
Durham Cathedral Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a museum dedicated to the history and heritage of Durham Cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum houses a range of exhibits that reflect the cathedral's significance and its architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7734, -1.5772
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12pm - 4pm
- Official site
- www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6689661473 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durham Cathedral Museum?
- Durham Cathedral Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3EB), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Durham Cathedral Museum?
- Durham Cathedral Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Durham Cathedral Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3EB.
- How do I get to Durham Cathedral Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3EB.