The Museum of Durham History is a museum without walls. The museum is located in Downtown Durham. You can also find our exhibits throughout Durham, and our History Groves in parks and green spaces in the community. See the interactive map of other exhibits HERE

The Museum of Durham History is located at 500 W. Main St. between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square. We are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday 12-5 pm. Admission is FREE.

Free parking is available in parallel spaces along the Museum driveway. Also, there is street parking on Main St. and Great Jones St. (Downtown Loop). The nearby Durham Centre Garage is accessed from Morgan St. via the Civic/Arts Center Parking entrance and the Novus Building public parking is accessed from 400 W. Main Street across the Loop. We are committed to accessibility. Parking for the disabled is next to the building, and the Museum is wheelchair accessible.

We also offer self-guided walking tours of the surrounding neighborhood as an additional activity.

The Museum of Durham History does not allow weapons of any kind in our building or on our property.

Group Visits

The Museum of Durham History is great for school, senior, civic, and faith groups of any size.

For school field trips, check out our Educational Programming and School Field Trip page under Student and Teacher Resources.

For non-school group visit inquiries, email info@modh.org or call 919-246-9993 today to arrange your visit.