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Events from the 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 Reset
Binding the Bard
An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.
04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts
A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.
24 May 2025 - 14 September 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
Telling Tales: Making Stories Come to Life
Experience the joy and wonder of storytelling through the Oriental Museum’s new summer exhibition, Telling Tales Making Stories Come to Life.
13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone
Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.
13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore is a free exhibition which explores the development of storytelling throughout Historic County Durham.
14 June 2025 - 02 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
- Accessible
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
Exploring ancient Japan
Learn about prehistoric Japan and make a clay dogu figure.
01 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Accessible
- Creative
- Holiday activities
- Family friendly
Festival of Archaeology Special event: Mapping the Past
Find out how archaeologists record their discoveries and draw a giant site plan of the museum and its treasures. Perfect for budding archaeologists.
02 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Accessible
- Creative
- Holiday activities
- Family friendly
MG Car Display
The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
03 August 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Botanic Garden
- Family friendly
Family Craft Club does Book Beetle Printing
Join us for family activities inspired by our exhibition, Shakespeare Recovered. Drop in, all welcome, but suitable for aged 5-12 and their families.
05 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
- Creative