Events from the 01 September 2023 - 30 September 2023 Reset
Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology of Durham.
01 January 2022 - 01 December 2023
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Durham DH1 3RN
This exhibition showcases the shortlisted entries to Durham University’s fourth annual Student Art Prize.
01 May 2023 - 18 March 2024
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Palatine Centre, ground floor
An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms.
27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025
Palace Green Library
This moving exhibition, produced in collaboration with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, highlights the devastation wreaked by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
07 June 2023 - 10 September 2023
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Have you ever thrown a coin in a wishing well? You might not know it, but that is a kind of ritual! This exhibition will explore the rich ritual history of the rivers of County Durham, showcasing local objects from the Bronze Age to the medieval period and beyond.
16 June 2023 - 12 November 2023
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and the Durham Fringe Festival, come along to Cosin’s Library to view 18th century prints inspired by the works of Shakespeare.
26 July 2023 - 11 September 2023
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bishop Cosin‘s Library, Palace Green
As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and in collaboration with nine County Durham Schools, come see a collection of artworks that answer the question “What makes Durham Beautiful?”
16 August 2023 - 31 May 2024
Outdoor Art Gallery, Bill Byson Square, DH1 3LY
Find out how we stop pests from munching through the museum and make your own museum bug.
02 September 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Inspired by summer, seaside walks and local landmarks, join us for a creative workshop led by artist Wendy Parkin and and creative you own unique ice-cream and Fab! lolly artwork.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us on a self-guided day and experience history and tales from 1000 years of living history.
05 September 2023
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Durham Castle