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Binding the Bard
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
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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
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Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts
A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.
24 May 2025 - 14 September 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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Telling Tales: Making Stories Come to Life
Experience the joy and wonder of storytelling through the Oriental Museum’s new summer exhibition, Telling Tales Making Stories Come to Life.
13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone
Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.
13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
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
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
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Family Activities: Tea Time
Learn about the Japanese tea ceremony, get hands on with Japanese objects and decorate your own tea bowl.
29 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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Family Activities: Beautiful Birds
Spot the crystal bird perching in the Silk Roads Gallery and make your own birdy mobile.
30 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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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.
03 September 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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Family Activities: Mandala Making
Paint your own colourful Indian-style mandala onto fabric.
06 September 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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