Museums, Galleries and Exhibitions
The Museums, Galleries and Exhibitions team within University Library and Collections care for more than 100,000 objects spread across the Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and ºÚÁÏÍø Castle Museum, as well as the University Art Collection and parts of the University Biosciences Collection.
These collections range in date from 250,000 years ago to the present day and come from more than 60 different countries worldwide.
In addition to our public galleries, and ambitious exhibition and events programmes, we also contribute to a wide range of teaching and research activity within the University. Our curators provide support and guidance to students and academics at ºÚÁÏÍø and from around the globe, enabling them to work with our collections both physically and online in support of teaching, research, outreach and impact.
Explore our collections
Search Our Collections
Explore our collections online, refine your search results or get in touch for more support.
About Our Collections
Find out more about the range and depth of each of our collections.
How to use our collections and get support
Using Our Collections
From making an appointment to research the collections to obtaining permission to publish.
Academic Support
Find out how our expert staff can support your teaching, research and impact activities.
Our research-led international projects
Projects and Partners
Learn more about our range of research-led international projects and partnerships.
Case Studies
Our case studies provide some examples of different ways we can work with you.
Museums and Collections sites
We have a number of sites across University Library and Collections, including fantastic libraries, research rooms, museums and galleries.
Barker Research Library at Palace Green
Our Archives and Special Collections are held within Barker Research Library, located in the historic Palace Green Library, and a peaceful place to study and work. Visit for further information or use our
Barker Research Library
Palace Green Library
Palace Green
ºÚÁÏÍø
DH1 3RN
United Kingdom
Number 5, The College
is a Grade II Listed Building within the cathedral close (called 'The College' in ºÚÁÏÍø). It is home to the ºÚÁÏÍø Cathedral Archive and other collections.
5 The College
ºÚÁÏÍø
DH1 3EQ
United Kingdom
ºÚÁÏÍø Castle
Sitting at the heart of ºÚÁÏÍø's World Heritage Site, is now home to the students of University College, as well as our museum and collections.
ºÚÁÏÍø Castle
Palace Green
ºÚÁÏÍø
DH1 3RW
Museum of Archaeology
The collections range from the prehistoric to the post-medieval. Our gallery charting the story of ºÚÁÏÍø is housed within Palace Green Library.
Museum of Archaeology
Palace Green Library
Palace Green
ºÚÁÏÍø
DH1 3RN
Oriental Museum
From Ancient Egypt to modern China, our is the only museum in the North of England devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of Northern Africa and Asia.
Oriental Museum
Elvet Hill
ºÚÁÏÍø
DH1 3TH
United Kingdom 
Explore our libraries, museums, and galleries
Visit Us
Find out how to visit our Libraries, Museums and Collections sites.
Partner Libraries
Find out more about our two partner libraries, ºÚÁÏÍø Cathedral Library and Ushaw College Library.
Explore our latest news and events
Latest News
Keep up to date with our latest news and additions to our collections.
Our Events
Search our events calendar, we offer a diverse range of activities and exhibitions.