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Building closure - upcoming dates

Due to extensive roofing works at Palace Green Library, there will be times when we have to close the building to visitors between summer 2024 and spring 2025, with no access to Museum of Archaeology, Cosin’s Library, Penned and Printed exhibition and World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.

Visit our Tickets and Times pages at each venue for more information.

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Museum of Archaeology Gallery

01 January 2022 - 01 December 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Historic Libraries

Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology of Durham.

  • Exhibitions
  • Everyone

Student Art Prize Exhibition 2022/23

01 May 2023 - 18 March 2024

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Palatine Centre

This exhibition showcases the shortlisted entries to Durham University’s fourth annual Student Art Prize.

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Public
  • Student experience
  • Alumni
  • Everyone
  • Students in HE

Penned and Printed

27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Historic Libraries

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.)

  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Throwing it Out There: the Archaeology of Ritual, Rivers and Rubbish

16 June 2023 - 12 November 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Have you ever thrown a coin in a wishing well? You might not know it, but that is a kind of ritual! This exhibition will explore the rich ritual history of the rivers of County Durham, showcasing local objects from the Bronze Age to the medieval period and beyond.

  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Beautiful Durham

16 August 2023 - 31 May 2024

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Outdoor Art Gallery, Art Collection

As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and in collaboration with nine County Durham Schools, come see a collection of artworks that answer the question “What makes Durham Beautiful?”

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

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

Durham Castle Guided Tours

23 October 2023 - 23 October 2023

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

Durham Castle Guided Tours

24 October 2023 - 24 October 2023

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

Little Dragons

25 October 2023 - 25 October 2023

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

Little Dragons

25 October 2023 - 25 October 2023

10:45 AM - 11:45 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

Durham Castle Guided Tours

25 October 2023 - 25 October 2023

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

Gods and Things: Religious Objects in Museums

25 October 2023 - 25 October 2023

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Oriental Museum

A Friends of the Oriental Museum lecture by Crispin Paine MA FMA FSA, Visiting Fellow, Open University

  • Lecture
  • Friends of the Oriental Museum

Durham Castle Guided Tours

26 October 2023 - 26 October 2023

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

Twilight Opening at Palace Green Library

26 October 2023 - 26 October 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

  • Exhibitions
  • Lates
  • Public
  • Everyone

Twilight Talk - Obliterating Obnoxious Smells and building a Temple of Mirth

26 October 2023 - 26 October 2023

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Durham Castle, Museum of Archaeology, Historic Libraries, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Church Commissioners' files reveal the negotiations behind many of the developments within South Shields during the first half of the last century. Join archivist Andrew Gray for a virtual tour through these archives, taking in the sights, smells and social conditions of early 20th century South Shields.

  • Lecture
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone

Durham Castle Guided Tours

27 October 2023 - 27 October 2023

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

Awesome Autumn

28 October 2023 - 28 October 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Celebrate autumn and make a wish under our community Banyan tree then create your own leafy autumn creature.

  • Outreach & community
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Ancient Egypt Crocodile Study Day

28 October 2023 - 28 October 2023

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

A North East Ancient Egypt Society and Friends of the Oriental Museum joint study day.

  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone
  • Friends of the Oriental Museum
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups

Durham Castle Guided Tours

28 October 2023 - 28 October 2023

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

Spooky Halloween Family Tours

29 October 2023 - 29 October 2023

12:45 PM - 5:00 PM

This event is now SOLD OUT Steady your nerves for a unique and atmospheric family tour around Durham Castle!

  • Tour
  • Family friendly

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.

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