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Penned and Printed
An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms. (Please note, access to this exhibition will be affected by the upcoming Palace Green Library closure dates.)
27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025
Palace Green Library
- Exhibition
Student Art Prize 2023/34: Paradise
Visit the Student Art Prize 2023/24 exhibition and explore this years theme of Paradise.
01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Palatine Center Stockton Rd, Durham DH1 3LE
- Creative
- Library and Collections
Knitted together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt
Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War (1950 – 1953).
28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
Feathers and the Feminine
The Feathers and the Feminine installation was created by members of Interface Arts in memory of their friend Carolyn Corfield, who passed away last year. A creative and dynamic member of the Durham based group, Carolyn primarily produced sculptural ceramics, some of which are on display as part of the installation.
04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Exhibition
Saturnalia Trail
Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.
09 December 2024 - 06 January 2025
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Museum of Archaeology
- Family friendly
Friends of the Oriental Museum: International Projects Update
Oriental Museum: International projects update Gill Ramsay, Assistant Curator, Oriental Museum
11 December 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online: Zoom
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
Cool Coral
Check out an intriguing sculpture called Coral Eye and make your own coral-inspired seascape.
14 December 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Family friendly
Self-Guided Visit: Christmas Day at Durham Castle
Join us for a unique visit to Durham Castle for the whole family to celebrate the festive season.
15 December 2024
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Durham Castle
- Holiday activities
- Public
- Family friendly
Little Dragons
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and stories.
18 December 2024
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Public
Countdown to Christmas Craft Worksop
Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate ceramic Christmas decorations to take home.
21 December 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Family friendly