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Museum of Durham History

500 W. Main Street
Downtown Durham, NC

Free Admission

Hours

Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
*Open late for Third Fridays!

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Upcoming Events at MoDH

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The Museum of Durham History is pleased to announce that we are partnering with five popular Durham restaurants to host a special Dining…
Events Dining Series 2022: Geer Street Garden
The Museum of Durham History and the Durham Production Company are excited to announce an exclusive demonstration of…
Events 'Project Aeschylus' @ MoDH for August 3rd Friday!
On September 9th, from 7-9:30pm, join MoDH at Durham Central Park for a Movie Night under the stars! We will be showing Food…
Events Movie Night at Durham Central Park
John Hope Franklin/ Duke University Photography/ Jeffrey A. Camarati
In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we unveiled a new History Grove dedicated to Dr. John Hope Franklin. Therefore, we did…
Events John Hope Franklin History Grove Dedication
The Museum of Durham History is pleased to announce that we are partnering with five popular Durham restaurants to host a special Dining…
Events Dining Series 2022: JuJu
The Museum of Durham History is pleased to announce that we are partnering with five popular Durham restaurants to host a special Dining…
Events Dining Series 2022: Vin Rouge
As a way to show our appreciation to you, we will be hosting an exclusive Donor Appreciation night in recognition of your support, generosity and…
Events Showing Love For Our MoDH Family

Durham Stories

Community Reflections
Exhibits Katherine Johnson: What 'Solidarity' Meant in Durham

Katherine Johnson shares her memories of the Ivy Room and the boycotts of segregated restaurants.

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Community Reflections
Entrepreneur Leonardo & Zweli Williams: Durham Did It First!

Leonardo & Zweli Williams, owners of Zweli's Piri Piri, discuss the many things that Durham did first. Their culinary styles show us that it really is a small world.

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Personal Narrative Stories
Entrepreneur Suman Bhatia on the Art of Indian Food

Local legend, Suman Bhatia, discusses the cult-like following that her cooking had in Durham.

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