Patrick Mucklow

The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. The museum is putting its mission into action through a personal approach to history that sets this museum apart: an innovative, community model that engages with history through stories—the personal memories, experiences and family lore of our shared heritage. The Museum of Durham History makes the stories of Durham's past available to the local community and its visitors and encourages people to appreciate the captivating richness of Durham's history.