Durham Light Infantry Museum and Durham Art Gallery

The museum tells the proud story of County Durham’s own Regiment The Durham Light Infantry from 1758 to 1968, with particular emphasis on WW1 & WW2. The displays focus on the experience of war, using letter & diary extracts, plus the actual voices of DLI WW2 soldiers. Displays also look at life on the Durham Home Front during WW2.
For visitors interested in researching family members who served in the DLI, the Regiment’s archive is housed at the Durham County Record Office – a few minutes walk from the museum.
Upstairs the Durham Art Gallery presents an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions and events from concerts and talks to practical workshops for children and adults. Contact us for a free colour events brochure.
Cafe, shop, free parking, attractive landscaped grounds. Fully accessible to all visitors, including those in wheelchairs.

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Venue Details

Address

Aykley Heads
Durham
Durham
DH1 5TU
England

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Telephone

  • 03000 266590

Entry Charges

Adult £4.00 Adult Concession £3.00 Child (4 - 16 years) £2.00 (under 4 years free) Family Pass (2 adults and up to 3 children) £10.50 Group bookings by arrangement. Charge includes admission to both Museum and Art Gallery.

Discounts Offered

  • Museums Association
 
  • Opening Hours

    During school holidays and half-terms: 1030-1600 Tuesday to Sunday.
    During school term-times: 1030-1600 Wednesday to Sunday.

    We will also be open 1030am-1600 on all Bank Holidays

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  • Venue Services
    • Activities for pre-school children
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Specialist publications on collections available
    • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
    • Touch exhibits
  • Venue Facilities
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Cafeteria
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Meeting room available
    • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
    • Parking for disabled available
    • Picnic area
    • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
    • Refreshments
    • Research facilities for academics
    • Shop
    • Toilets
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to all public areas
    • Wheelchairs available for loan

At a glance

Aykley Heads
Durham
Durham
DH1 5TU
England

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