Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (DGLAM)

The new home for Doncaster Libraries and Heritage Doncaster in the Civic and Cultural Quarter is located on the junction of Waterdale and Chequer Road in Doncaster town centre.

Opening hours:

Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Please note our opening times changed on Monday 4 September. You can read more on our website.

What is there to see and do

The new building can be enjoyed by all residents and visitors and is home to the following:

The children’s and adult lending libraries
Museum packed with fascinating collections
Art Gallery full of impressive works some loaned from the likes of the British Museum.
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
Rail Heritage Centre showcasing memorabilia from the Doncaster Grammar School Railway Collection and two locomotive engines - No.251 and Green Arrow
A high quality education space
A lovely cafe
Training, meeting and conference facilities

...and much, much more.

Getting Here

Address: Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1

Get directions with Google Maps

Public Transport:

The Danum is located a 10 minute walk (0.5 miles) from Doncaster Railway Station and Doncaster Bus Station.

Parking:

Waterdale Car Park, Wood Street Car Park, and Civic Quarter Car Park are all located less than a 5 minute walk from the building.

Facilities

Toilets
Accessible toilet
Changing Places toilet
Baby change
Shop
Café
Meeting rooms
Free Wi-Fi and internet access

How the building got its name

Residents were invited to put forward names and vote for their favourite from a shortlist. The name reflects our history and the key elements people can enjoy and use inside.