What’s On Events Calendar
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Durham University Science 100 Exhibition
01 January 2025 - 04 May 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Durham Castle, Museum of Archaeology, Oriental Museum, Outdoor Art Gallery, Art Collection
Durham University Science 100 outdoor exhibition explores the history of science education and research at Durham, featuring remarkable artefacts and stories from our museum collections.
- Exhibition
- Everyone
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club
05 April 2025 - 05 April 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Family friendly
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
Twilight Talk: Shakespeare Recovered - Preserving Durham’s Folio
24 April 2025 - 24 April 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Historic Libraries, Museum of Archaeology
Join us for a talk on the journey of Durham’s First Folio—from its creation in 1623 to its theft, recovery, and future. This talk is an invitation to join conservators from Palace Green Library behind the scenes in the considerations required to steward our heritage.
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Durham World Heritage Site celebrations
25 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Durham Castle, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, Historic Libraries, Museum of Archaeology
Join us on Friday 25th April to celebrate World Heritage Day and visit our wonderful attractions.
- Exhibitions
- Festival
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Tour
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.