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Durham Cathedral Museum

Set within the spaces of the medieval monastery of Durham, explore fascinating stories and ancient relics in Durham Cathedral Museum. Get up close to St Cuthbert's cross and coffin, and the original Sanctuary Ring.

Opening Times

Monday - Saturday

10am - 4pm (Last entry 3:30pm)

Museum Entry - Book here

Various days

Guided tours

Guided Tour - Book here

Sunday

Closed

Ticket Prices

Adult

£7.50

Under 16

Free

Annual Pass

£15

Durham Cathedral Museum is spread out over three rooms, each with unique displays from the cathedral’s historic collections.

Book your tickets online or at the visitor desk inside the cathedral.

Book tickets online

Monks Dormitory

Dating back to 1404, the medieval Monks Dormitory still has the original oak roof. Today, the dormitory holds our collection of early Christian stonework, including an impressive collection of Anglo-Scandinavian hogback grave markers, created as symbols of strength to protect the graves of those on the way to Valhalla. These are shown alongside other stone monuments, telling the story of the development of Christianity in the region.

Collections Gallery

Until 25 June, discover the role of gardens at Durham Cathedral in the latest Collections Gallery exhibition. This delightful display uncovers the cathedral gardens of past and present through 15th century, garden maps and drawings and even expense receipts from over the years showing the importance of gardens, herbs and flowers in cathedral life.

Great Kitchen

Built in the 1370s, this room served as the cathedral kitchen until the 1940s. The treasures of St Cuthbert are on display here housed under the impressive stone octagonal ceiling. Many relics were uncovered during the opening of St Cuthberts shrine in 1827. The Great Kitchen displays his decorated, hand carved coffin made in 698, the Pectoral cross and silk textiles gifted to his body in 938 by King Athelstan. Alongside the treasures, you will find the original Sanctuary Ring and the dragon slaying sword, the Conyers Falchion.

The treasures of St Cuthbert

Many of the most famous items in our collections are on display in the Great Kitchen within the museum. Find out more about the interesting treasures which were found when St Cuthbert's tomb was opened in 1827

Learn more about St Cuthberts treasures

Quiet Hours

On selected days, the Museum turns off its louder displays and increases light levels within the Great Kitchen, so those with sensory needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum, can benefit from this more relaxed atmosphere. Find Museum Quiet Hours here.

Accessibility within Durham Cathedral Museum

The Great Kitchen

Find out more about the accessibility of The Great Kitchen

The Monks Dormitory

Find out more about the accessibility of The Monks Dormitory

Accessibility within Durham Cathedral Museum

The Great Kitchen The Monks Dormitory