Collections on display at the recently renovated museum include artifacts from modern day China to ancient Egypt, Japan, South East Asia and the Islamic lands; highlights include an exotic collection of North East oriental art and archaeology. A new gallery is dedicated to China with exhibits of contemporary art and crafts, lectures and activity days. On-site gift shop, refreshments available. Groups welcome, discounts offered. Open all year. Tel/Fax: +44 (0)191 374 7911
Location:
Durham DH1 3TH
Other History nearby:
(Burlington) Alamance Battleground
(Burlington) Alamance County Historical Museum
(Durham) Bennett Place State Historic Site
(Sedalia) Charlotte Hawkins Brown Memorial Site
(Reidsville) Chiqua-Penn Plantation
(Waterford) Colonial Village
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02/21 Coming to The Durham area
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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