Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology
The Banks
Durham
Durham
DH1 3EB
England

Website

Our website

www.durham.ac.uk/fulling.mill

E-mail

All enquiries

archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk

Telephone

All enquiries

0191 334 1823

Fax

0191 334 5694

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Once a key part of Durham's cloth-making industry, the Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology is now home to Durham University's Museum of Archaeology. The collections on display provide a fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the North East of England, as well as showcasing items from across Europe.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

1 April - 31 October
Daily 11.00-16.00
1 November - 31 March
Fri - Mon 11.30-15.30

Closed between Christmas and New Year

 Admission charges

Adults: £1
Children aged 5-16 and Over 60s: 50p
Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): £2.50
Children under 5: FREE
Free admission on production of the relevant ID: Friends of the Old Fulling Mill, students in higher education, Durham University staff, Armed Forces, MA and NACF members

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology
The Banks
Durham
Durham
DH1 3EB
England

Website

Our website

www.durham.ac.uk/fulling.mill

E-mail

All enquiries

archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk

Telephone

All enquiries

0191 334 1823

Fax

0191 334 5694

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Highlights include outstanding Roman collections together with Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Tudor finds from Durham City and the local area.

Collection details

World Cultures, Weapons and War, Trade and Commerce, Religion, Archaeology

Key artists and exhibits

  • Oswald-Plique Samianware collection
  • Excavations of Saddler Street, Durham City
  • Durham City Survey

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology
The Banks
Durham
Durham
DH1 3EB
England

Website

Our website

www.durham.ac.uk/fulling.mill

E-mail

All enquiries

archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk

Telephone

All enquiries

0191 334 1823

Fax

0191 334 5694

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
Felt

Tethera, Methera, Tic - Counting Sheep

26 February — 5 July 2012

Ellie Langley lives on a smallholding in Upper Weardale, where she keeps a small and varied flock of sheep. Her work comprises a range of functional felted wool items incorporating only local wools, many from her own sheep, from a wide variety of breeds. This exhibition seeks to reawaken awareness of some of the many practical uses to which wool has been, and continues to be, put throughout different societies and generations.

Items on display will be diverse, and will include a coffin, wedding dress, rugs, yurt, waistcoat, jewellery and slippers.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology, The Banks, Durham, DH1 3EB

Admission

Normal museum admission charges apply (£1 per adult, 50p per child or concession). Under 5's free.

Website

http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/exhibitions/

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology
The Banks
Durham
Durham
DH1 3EB
England

Website

Our website

www.durham.ac.uk/fulling.mill

E-mail

All enquiries

archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk

Telephone

All enquiries

0191 334 1823

Fax

0191 334 5694

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Child dressed as Roman soldier

Racing Romans

11 February 2012

Make a horse and chariot and race like the Romans did.

Suitable for children aged 5-11 years.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Especially for children

When

1-3pm

Where

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Admission

Normal museum admission applies.

Website

http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/events/

Child dressed as Roman soldier

Racing Romans

12 February 2012

Make a horse and chariot and race like the Romans did.

Suitable for children aged 5-11 years.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Especially for children

When

1-3pm

Where

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Admission

Normal museum admission applies.

Website

http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/events/

Wooly Mammoth

The Super Stone Age

14 February 2012

Take inspiration from the Old Fulling Mill's collections and make your own piece of rock art to take home.
Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Especially for children

When

1-3pm

Admission

Normal museum admission prices apply.

Website

http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/events/

Wooly Mammoth

The Super Stone Age

16 February 2012

Take inspiration from the Old Fulling Mill's collections and make your own piece of rock art to take home.
Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • Especially for children

When

1-3pm

Admission

Normal museum admission prices apply.

Website

http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/events/

Viking long ship

Roaming Raiders

18 February 2012

Find out how the Vikings got around by making a sun-shadow board and longship. Drop in activity, suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 7-10

When

1-3pm

Where

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Admission

Normal museum admission applies.

Website

http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/events

Viking long ship

Roaming Raiders

19 February 2012

Find out how the Vikings got around by making a sun-shadow board and longship. Drop in activity, suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 7-10

When

1-3pm

Where

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Admission

Normal museum admission applies.

Website

http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/events

Saxons vs. Celts

25 February 2012

Who would win in the battle between the ultimate warriors? Create your own warrior figures and find out.
Drop in craft activity, suitable for children aged 5-11 years.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 7-10

When

1-3pm

Where

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Admission

Normal museum admission charges apply.

Saxons vs. Celts

26 February 2012

Who would win in the battle between the ultimate warriors? Create your own warrior figures and find out.
Drop in craft activity, suitable for children aged 5-11 years.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 7-10

When

1-3pm

Where

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Admission

Normal museum admission charges apply.

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology
The Banks
Durham
Durham
DH1 3EB
England

Website

Our website

www.durham.ac.uk/fulling.mill

E-mail

All enquiries

archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk

Telephone

All enquiries

0191 334 1823

Fax

0191 334 5694

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Family Activities

http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/events/

Join in with Family Activities at the weekend and in school holidays, at the Old Fulling Mill. Sessions take place 13.00-15.00 on a drop-in basis and are suitable for children aged 5-11 years.

How to obtain

Activities are free after normal museum admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more details, contact archaeology.muesum@durham.ac.uk.

 Paper-based and downloads

A Roman Resource Pack for Teachers

http://www.fireyourimagination.net

A high quality downloadable teaching resource for use in the classroom. This teacher's pack is related to the exhibition on Roman pottery, "Fire Your Imagination" at the Old Fulling Mill Museum. Contents include two lesson plans with linked PowerPoint presentations to be used with an interactive whiteboard (with high quality images), or printed out, and two games. The pack links literacy (non-fiction) and art and design subject areas closely with the history of the Romans. The pack is aimed at KS2 and is downloadable for FREE.

Creator

  • Claire Reed

How to obtain

To obtain this resource, on the Fire Your Imagination website www.fireyourimagination.net select the education section at the top of the page. The Teacher's Pack can be reached via the 'teachers resources' link on the left hand side of the education page. This resource is offered for FREE.

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology
The Banks
Durham
Durham
DH1 3EB
England

Website

Our website

www.durham.ac.uk/fulling.mill

E-mail

All enquiries

archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk

Telephone

All enquiries

0191 334 1823

Fax

0191 334 5694

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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