Events from the 01 December 2023 - 31 December 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
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
An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.
29 September 2023 - 12 May 2024
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
01 December 2023
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Durham Castle
Spot a very special red robe on display and make your own red artwork.
02 December 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
03 December 2023
04 December 2023
05 December 2023
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.
06 December 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
07 December 2023
Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st Thursday of every month.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
08 December 2023
Castle Community Action are so excited to invite you to University College JCR’s upcoming Christmas Community Day on the 9th December.
09 December 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Check out the 700 year old Buddha head on display and then make a mandala, a traditional form of Buddhist art.
Join us for a unique visit to Durham Castle for the whole family to celebrate the festive season.
10 December 2023
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
13 December 2023
Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 4th Thursday of every month (with the exception of December).
14 December 2023
15 December 2023
Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate ceramic Christmas decorations to take home.
16 December 2023
17 December 2023
18 December 2023
19 December 2023
20 December 2023
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