On Friday, May 15, the Museum of Durham History opened our most recent exhibit To Love and Live Free: The 1986 Mayoral Recall and the Origins of Durham Pride. With nearly 200 people in attendance, it was one of the Museum’s largest opening events to date!… Read More
The Museum of Durham History was thrilled to have over 500 students visit us this school year! As April comes to a close, we near the end of our fabulous field trip season, and we are so grateful to all of the students and teachers who came to the Museum… Read More
Did you miss The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat earlier this month? Don’t worry, we have more for you! Panelists John Atkins and Robb Teer Jr., both involved in building RTP over the years, joined host Leoneda Inge on WUNC’s popular radio show, Due South, on February 17… Read More
Over 100 people came out on February 5th to hear The Early History of RTP: A Fireside Chat at the Durham Arts Council. We were absolutely overjoyed to see such an amazing turnout! The discussion took place in Durham Arts Councils’ PSI Theater, and was moderated by Virginia “Ginny”… Read More
On Thursday, February 5, we’re heading across the street to Durham Arts Council’s PSI Theater (120 Morris Street) and invite you to join us for an evening of conversation and discovery, exploring the origins of one of North Carolina’s most influential innovations, Research Triangle Park. Beginning… Read More
Thanks to all our donors who showed up for the Museum of Durham History during the year-end giving season — 60 donors came through with $30,725.05 – an amazing and generous response to our appeal! I am not even counting a gift that came in yesterday… Read More
As the Museum of Durham History looks toward a pivotal moment of growth and transformation, we are continually inspired by the creativity and care that our community brings to imagining Durham’s future. This year, as we reflect on what is possible at our site at 500 W. Main… Read More
Happy Holidays Durham! This season we are reflecting on why we do what we do, and the amazing people who help us share our city’s history. We got to sit down with new board member, Renée Clark, who had this to say: “Reflecting on why I joined the Museum of… Read More
Happy Holidays! ’Tis the season of giving—and of looking ahead. As we plan for 2026, the Museum of Durham History has exciting programs and exhibits in store that will matter to our community. Whether you’re new to Durham or “Durham born and bred,” we believe everyone deserves to know the… Read More
After a successful 2025, the Museum of Durham History is excited for what’s ahead in 2026! Our latest exhibit, Made in the Triangle: The Story of RTP, will continue to run through the spring. Even if you’ve already visited, there’s more to discover: We’ll… Read More
