The Dli Museum & Art Gallery
THE DLI MUSEUM:
The DLI Museum remains one of the North of England's finest military museums. It tells the story of one of the most famous County Regiments in the British Army. More importantly, it tells the story of ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives.
The stories of Crosier Surtees, Jimmy Durham and Horatio Robley illustrate the early years of the regiment, along with a display of uniforms, headgear and silver.
The First World War is interpreted through a trench like area, with uniforms and weapons brought to life through the stories of those who took part.
See the gun on which Newcastle's Adam Wakenshaw laid down his life to save his battalion from destruction and gained the Victoria Cross.
Visit the Medal Room which contains campaign medals from Crimea to Korea, including eight original Victoria Crosses, and understand what made these men 'Local Heroes'.
THE DURHAM ART GALLERY:
The Durham Art Gallery is County Durham's largest modern and contemporary art gallery. January to July 2010 sees an exciting and diverse line up of artists, exhibitions, events and related workshops all taking place at the gallery.
Continuing our mission to support artists working in the region we present a new exhibition by Jennifer Douglas. This fascinating and intriguing exhibition brings to the gallery a sense of playful, but also demanding, investigation of 'matter,' through her creation of intricate worlds of fantasy which will test your individual understanding.
Not to be missed is Paul Rooney's new work, specially commissioned by Durham Art Gallery. Rooney is fast becoming one of the country's most recognised artists with a series of critically acclaimed exhibitions over the past couple of years and winner of the Northern Art Prize in 2008.
Finally, don't miss your opportunity to support the Bureau of Silly Ideas and their campaign for custard pie throwing to be part of the 2012 Olympics - lots of fun guaranteed and for mini artists, don't miss our new monthly art sessions for 1-4 year olds.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Times
Open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm (April - October)
Open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm (November - March)
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Allow 2-3 hours for your visit.
Admission
We are now offering an Annual Pass giving you the chance to visit us as many times as you like over 1 year.
Admission to both the Museum and Art Gallery for one year.
The chance to sign up to our mailing list to be the first to receive our new Museum and Art Gallery exhibition brochures, advance notice of special events and invites to exhibition previews.
| Annual Pass |
| Adult |
£4.50 |
| Adult Concession |
£3.50 |
| Child (5 - 16 years)(under 5 years free) |
£2.50 |
| Day Pass |
| Adult |
£3.50 |
| Adult Concession |
£2.50 |
| Child (5 - 16 years)(under 5 years free) |
£1.50 |
Group bookings by arrangement.
Charge includes admission to both Museum and Art Gallery.
Facilities:
Free parking on site.
Café serving drinks, snacks and light lunches.
Shop with souvenirs, books and gifts for all ages.
Lift to all floors.
Assistance dogs allowed.
Landscaped grounds for picnics, relaxing or exploring, with the 'Jubilee Walk' woodland trail and wheelchair/pushchair friendly paths.
The DLI is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities. Please contact us for more information to help plan your visit.
Toilets and baby changing facilities.
Finding Your Way Around...
You will find the DLI Museum on floors 1 and 2 and the Art Gallery on floor 3.
All areas are fully accessible with lift and stairs to all floors.
Planning Your Visit:
Visitors by Car
Turn onto A690 from A1 and follow signs to Durham City centre. Take A691 and follow signs to County Hall and the DLI.
Visitors by Train
Durham Station (about half a mile from the DLI) is on the East Coast Main Line.
Visitors by Bus
Buses from the centre of Durham City, Bishop Auckland, Consett, Crook, Darlington, Middlesbrough and Newcastle all stop outside County Hall.
Parking
Parking is free at the DLI and in the visitors' section of County Hall Car Park.
Address:
DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery
Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TU