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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
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
A student-led, family-friendly summer exhibition showcasing toys from across Asia and Egypt to celebrate a simple fact of humanity: we all love to play.
23 May 2024 - 15 September 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
This exhibition marks the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition, the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb the highest mountain in the world.
24 May 2024 - 15 September 2024
When you think about the history of Durham, what comes to mind? Beautiful architecture, rich and powerful people and the history you find in textbooks. But how often do we stop and think about the lives of ordinary people? This exhibition explores the past of Durham through the ordinary people who lived and worked here.
24 May 2024 - 21 November 2024
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Have you ever looked at an ancient castle and wondered how it’s still standing? This exhibition will explore the history of construction and building conservation at Durham Castle, with a particular focus on the Norman Chapel Project, a long-term endeavour to preserve the oldest free-standing building in Durham.
24 May 2024 - 17 November 2024
Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW
Living Objects shows a display of poems by DU Poetry Society
31 May 2024 - 30 September 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum Elvet Hill Durham DH1 3TH
Explore our new exhibition, try our new playful gallery trail and make your own game.
27 July 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Get a free mini sketchbook and try some easy, fun drawing ideas.
31 July 2024
Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
01 August 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn about the Chinese terracotta army, and make your own terracotta warrior from clay.
02 August 2024
Find out why many Ancient Egyptians had terrible teeth and make a set of chompers from plasticine.
03 August 2024
Decorate a glass jar with your favourite colours.
07 August 2024
Palace Green Library is open until 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of this month.
08 August 2024
Experiment with colour and try paper marbling.
09 August 2024
See our huge Ancient Egyptian temple frieze and then make your own relief sculpture.
10 August 2024
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.
12 August 2024
Botanic Garden
Explore the sights and sounds of the Himalayas and make a cool mountain zine.
14 August 2024
A youth group for 12-18 year olds to learn practical art skills.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day.
15 August 2024