What’s On Events Calendar
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Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
29 September 2023 - 12 May 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.
- Exhibitions
- Everyone
Welcome the Year of the Dragon
02 February 2024 - 03 March 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Celebrate the Spring Festival and the beginning of the Year of the Dragon
- Exhibitions
- Everyone
Little Dragons
07 February 2024 - 28 February 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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.
- Creative
- Public
- Under 5s
Hina Matsuri
13 February 2024 - 03 March 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Enjoy our display of traditional Japanese dolls
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
13 February 2024 - 13 February 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.