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Events from the 31 May 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
Photographing Tutankhamun
This exhibition explores how photography turned Tutankhamun into a global sensation. It shows the most famous photographic images in archaeology, from the most famous of archaeological finds: the tomb of Tutankhamun. Marking the 100th anniversary of the tomb’s discovery in November 1922, this exhibition created by Durham University academic, Prof Christina Riggs, examines the striking images created by photographer Harry Burton during the decade-long excavation.
09 December 2022 - 17 July 2023
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Outdoor Art Gallery, Bill Bryson Library Square, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE
- 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 August 2024
Palace Green Library
- Exhibition
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.
31 May 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.
31 May 2023
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Public
Awesome Archers
Find out about our archers' thumb rings and make a mini bow and arrow set to take home.
31 May 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Holiday activities
- Outreach & community
- Public