This national historic landmark includes the restored mid-1800s Duke family home, tobacco barns, original factory and farm. It also has a museum to showcase the beginnings of the modern-day tobacco industry, complete with demonstrations of early farming techniques and manufacturing processes, special programs and experts to answer visitor questions. Please call at least two weeks ahead to schedule a school group or a group of 10 or more people.
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Hours:
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: Closed
One of the best museums in Durham, and hardly anyone visits. It's free. So much parking, including accessible. If you have never been, get up and go now.
k benat
Jun 8, 2025
5
Exceeded my expectations. Learned so much about the history of tabaco and of the Duke family, from their humble beginnings. An excellent tour guide enhanced the visit. In addition to viewing the old Duke homestead, we viewed in the museum with lots of historical items. Admission is free.
Hy Nguyen
Apr 15, 2025
5
The staffs are very helpful. A great place to visit, so that you can know more about the history of the Duke family and the tobacco industry in its first stages. No ticket is needed.
Rosa Giusti
Mar 31, 2025
5
Pretty underappreciated historical spot! Informative museum, well-thought out. Very nice staff. We were there on a day the auditorium had been rented out, so couldn't see the video. Nice, easy path to the buildings. A little disappointed we couldn't go into the house, but did peek through the windows. A really fun little thing to do in the middle of North Durham! Will return
Travis Truong
Mar 22, 2025
5
The museum about tobacco was interesting especially the old tobacco TV commercials. Even better is that admission is free. The buildings on a former farm were interesting to look at even though the crops weren't fully grown yet when I visited.
Matthew Madonia
Feb 19, 2025
5
This museum is a treasure. Come and learn about one of the founding farms in Durham. Great history and thorough display.
Pattie McAlister
Dec 7, 2024
4
Great place to learn about Washington Duke and the tobacco industry. Some of the exhibits need some TLC, but still great information. Check out the Christmas at Duke Homestead event December.
