What’s On Events Calendar
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Penned and Printed
27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Historic Libraries
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.)
- Exhibition
- Everyone
Student Art Prize 2023/34: Paradise
01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Palatine Centre, Art Collection
Visit the Student Art Prize 2023/24 exhibition and explore this years theme of Paradise.
- Creative
- Everyone
Under Durham: The Untold Stories
24 May 2024 - 21 November 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
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.
- Exhibition
- Everyone
Repair and Care: The Norman Chapel Project
24 May 2024 - 17 November 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Durham Castle
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.
- Exhibition
- Everyone
Strike! Art Collective
28 June 2024 - 14 November 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Outdoor Art Gallery, Art Collection
STRIKE is a new women-led public art collective in County Durham. Together they use public art to take up space without apology, saying farewell to the many ‘sorrys’ of the women who walked before them.
- Creative
- Everyone
Knitted together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt
28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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).
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
- Everyone
Feathers and the Feminine
04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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.
- Exhibition
- Everyone
Wild Time!
12 October 2024 - 12 October 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
From elephants to buffalo and monkeys, learn about the animals of South Asia and design your own animal mask.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Meet the Art Collection: Pop Art
16 October 2024 - 16 October 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
5 The College, Art Collection
Come hang out with us and explore the vibrant world of Pop Art at our event "Meet the Art Collection: Pop Art"!
- Creative
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- School students
- Students in HE
- Young People
Friends of the Oriental Museum Lecture: On Pilgrimage in Buddhist India
16 October 2024 - 16 October 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Elvet Hill House
Robert will describe the main sacred Buddhist sites in India, illustrated by pictures taken while on pilgrimage. Ancient and modern temples mark significant events in the life of the Buddha, where Buddhists of all traditions still gather to practice and to celebrate. But in India things are often not quite what they seem!
- Lecture
- Friends of the Oriental Museum
Relaxed Family Activities: Clay Crafting
17 October 2024 - 17 October 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Come along to a relaxed family activity session for neurodiverse children and their families.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Workshop
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
- Teachers / Home Educators
- Young People
Fall Flowers
19 October 2024 - 19 October 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a Autumn flower demonstration.
- Creative
Take Your Pencil For a Walk
19 October 2024 - 19 October 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Come along and celebrate drawing and take your pencil for a walk! Try our epic drawing challenges in free mini sketchbook.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Little Dragons
23 October 2024 - 23 October 2024
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Oriental Museum
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.
- Creative
- Public
- Under 5s
Little Dragons
23 October 2024 - 23 October 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Oriental Museum
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.
- Creative
- Public
- Under 5s
Twilight Opening at Palace Green Library
24 October 2024 - 24 October 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, Museum of Archaeology
Palace Green Library is open until 7pm on the 4th Thursday of every month.
- Accessible
- Exhibitions
- Lates
- Public
- Everyone
Finger knitting Workshop
26 October 2024 - 26 October 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Visit our new exhibition about a man who was very keen on knitting and try finger knitting a colourful bracelet.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Guided Nature Walk
28 October 2024 - 28 October 2024
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Botanic Garden
Join our new Biodiversity Manager, Ian Armstrong for a guided walk around the Great Highwood area of the Durham University Estate.
- Tour
Digging into History: Object handling in the Museum of Archaeology
29 October 2024 - 29 October 2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Join Us for Hands-On History! Handle replica objects and uncover fascinating stories behind our collections.
- Exhibition
- Public
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Spooky Flowers
30 October 2024 - 30 October 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a Halloween flower demonstration.
- Creative
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What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Gardens, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.