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Penned and Printed

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.)

27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025

Palace Green Library

  • Exhibition

Student Art Prize 2023/34: Paradise

Visit the Student Art Prize 2023/24 exhibition and explore this years theme of Paradise.

01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Palatine Center Stockton Rd, Durham DH1 3LE

  • Creative
  • Library and Collections

Knitted together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt

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).

28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Feathers and the Feminine

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.

04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Exhibition

Lovely Lions

Spot the magnificent Chinese lion on display and make your own roar-some lion puppet.

07 December 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Saturnalia Trail

Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.

09 December 2024 - 06 January 2025

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Museum of Archaeology

  • Family friendly

Durham University Staff Chamber Choir

Join the Durham University Staff Chamber Choir at the Botanic Garden for their 'Music for Christmas' performance.

10 December 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Botanic Garden

  • Family friendly

Friends of the Oriental Museum: International Projects Update

Oriental Museum: International projects update Gill Ramsay, Assistant Curator, Oriental Museum

11 December 2024

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Online: Zoom

  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences

Cool Coral

Check out an intriguing sculpture called Coral Eye and make your own coral-inspired seascape.

14 December 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Self-Guided Visit: Christmas Day at Durham Castle

Join us for a unique visit to Durham Castle for the whole family to celebrate the festive season.

15 December 2024

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

  • Holiday activities
  • Public
  • Family friendly