Making the Museum of Archaeology

This four-part documentary series takes you behind the scenes of our exhibition, revealing the ideas, decisions and teamwork involved in turning Durham’s archaeological stories into a museum experience.

Part 1:

Telling Durham's Story

Meet the team and hear from the students involved in exhibition interpretation as they introduce the core stories, ideas and visitor-facing content that shape the project.

Part 2:

A Museum for Everyone

This part explores how digital and community engagement can make the exhibition a place of questioning, discovery and creative learning.

Part 3:

Choosing the Objects

Follow the careful process of selecting, preparing and caring for museum objects before they are displayed to the public.

Part 4:

Gallery Opening

The final part shows how audience development work helps connect the exhibition with its visitors.