What’s On Events Calendar
Building closure - upcoming dates
Due to extensive roofing works at Palace Green Library, there will be times when we have to close the building to visitors between summer 2024 and spring 2025, with no access to Museum of Archaeology, Cosin’s Library, Penned and Printed exhibition and World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.
Visit our Tickets and Times pages at each venue for more information.
Twilight Talk: From function to form - medieval seals within Durham Cathedral Archive
28 November 2024 - 28 November 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
7 Owengate, Historic Libraries, Museum of Archaeology
Join us for an enlightening talk on the evolution of medieval seals.
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Saturnalia Trail
09 December 2024 - 06 January 2025
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Museum of Archaeology
Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.
- 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.