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An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.
04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.
14 May 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
Learn about animal-headed gods around the world and make your own animal guardian.
17 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
21 May 2025
Discover the history of Durham's Museum of Archaeology, from its early days as a cabinet of curiosities to its collection shaped by changing times and people.
22 May 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
Be inspired by our new community exhibition and make your own cute camel art.
24 May 2025
Come along to enjoy the Botanic Garden annual Fun Day this Bank Holiday Monday 26 May. There will be a host of FREE, family-friendly activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, from face-painting to flower arranging, to crafts and Samuri sword demonstrations and discover our Crazy Creatures, all accompanied by live music from Pittington Brass Band. Plus - Our Friends of the Garden will be holding their annual plant sale!
26 May 2025
Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, South Road Durham DH1 3TN
28 May 2025
Join us in the Bloom Room and decorate our giant flowers - perfect for budding artists.
Discover some spooky curses from around the world and make a lucky charm
30 May 2025
Try some easy drawing and tracing techniques and draw like a pro!
31 May 2025
04 June 2025
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.
07 June 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Spot a giant drum and make one of your very own!
11 June 2025
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore is a free exhibition which explores the development of storytelling throughout Historic County Durham.
14 June 2025 - 02 November 2025
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
Learn about amulets and talismans and make your own pendant.
14 June 2025
18 June 2025
25 June 2025
Join the Beasts and Legends student exhibition team at Palace Green Library as they share their experiences of curating the exhibition. Discover artefacts from Durham University’s collections, objects on loan from Durham Cathedral, and collaborative artworks by local artist Ruth Flowers.
26 June 2025
02 July 2025
09 July 2025
16 July 2025
23 July 2025
30 July 2025
The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
03 August 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Botanic Garden
06 August 2025
13 August 2025
Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.
14 August 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
20 August 2025
27 August 2025
03 September 2025
10 September 2025
17 September 2025
24 September 2025
01 October 2025
08 October 2025
15 October 2025
22 October 2025
25 October 2025
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
29 October 2025
05 November 2025
12 November 2025
19 November 2025
26 November 2025
03 December 2025
10 December 2025
17 December 2025
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