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Museum of Durham History

Tourist attraction

4.5(132 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM
Museum of Durham History

About

Exhibits on local history & culture. Small museum featuring exhibits, artifacts & spoken accounts of regional history & culture.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Museum of Durham History:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    500 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
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    Phone
    (919) 246-9993
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–5 PM
    Friday:10 AM–5 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–5 PM
    Sunday:12–5 PM

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

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