Events from the 23 May 2023 Reset
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
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
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
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Palace Green Library, Oriental Museum and the Assembly Rooms Theatre. Sitting right at the heart of this historic city, we are perfectly placed to offer a dazzling array of events and activities.
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