Events from the 01 October 2023 - 31 October 2023 Reset
Museum of Archaeology Gallery
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
- Exhibitions
Student Art Prize Exhibition 2022/23
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
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Public
- Student experience
Penned and Printed
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
- Exhibition
Throwing it Out There: the Archaeology of Ritual, Rivers and Rubbish
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
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
- Exhibition
Beautiful Durham
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
- Accessible
- Creative
- Exhibition
Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
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
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
- Exhibitions
Durham Castle Guided Tours
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.
02 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Caste
- Public
- Tour
Durham Castle Guided Tours
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.
03 October 2023
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Caste
- Public
- Tour
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.
04 October 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Public
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.
04 October 2023
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Public