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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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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

Student Art Prize 2023/34: Paradise

01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Palatine Centre, Art Collection

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

  • Creative
  • Everyone

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

28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

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).

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone

Feathers and the Feminine

04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Saturnalia Trail

09 December 2024 - 06 January 2025

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Museum of Archaeology

Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Durham University Staff Chamber Choir

10 December 2024 - 10 December 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Botanic Garden

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

  • Family friendly

Friends of the Oriental Museum: International Projects Update

11 December 2024 - 11 December 2024

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Oriental Museum

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

  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Friends of the Oriental Museum

Cool Coral

14 December 2024 - 14 December 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

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

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Self-Guided Visit: Christmas Day at Durham Castle

15 December 2024 - 15 December 2024

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Durham Castle

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

  • Holiday activities
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

18 December 2024 - 18 December 2024

9:30 AM - 10:00 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

Countdown to Christmas Craft Worksop

21 December 2024 - 21 December 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate ceramic Christmas decorations to take home.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Flaming Flies

04 January 2025 - 04 January 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out why the bravest Ancient Egyptians were award a golden fly and make your own.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Selfie Art

11 January 2025 - 11 January 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Spot the Selfie Queen sculpture in our South Asian Gallery and make some funky selfie art.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Blue On White

11 January 2025 - 11 January 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Inspired by the beautiful blue and white Chinese ceramics at the Oriental Museum, spend an afternoon creating your own blue and white artworks using inks on paper and ceramic.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Workshop
  • Everyone
  • Friends of the Oriental Museum
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups

Winter Wonderland

18 January 2025 - 18 January 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Did you know that plum blossom is a symbol of winter in Chinese culture? Find out about this special flower and make a snowy plum blossom wreath.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Meet the Art Collection: Light

22 January 2025 - 22 January 2025

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

5 The College, Art Collection

Join us for an up-close viewing of the Art Collection inspired by this years Student Art Prize theme of light.

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Elevate Gel printing Workshop

22 January 2025 - 22 January 2025

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Art Collection

Take your gel printing skills to the next level in this exciting 2-hour workshop with our local Artist in Residency, Sarah Calavera!

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Islamic Art Workshop

25 January 2025 - 25 January 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Chat to members of Durham University Islamic Society and try making your own Islamic-inspired geometric artwork.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Weaving Workshop

01 February 2025 - 01 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Check out the intricate patterns on the baskets on display and weave your own woollen flower.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Focus Artist in Residency Talk with Sarah Calavera

05 February 2025 - 05 February 2025

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Art Collection

Join Student Art Prize Artist in Residency, Sarah Calavera for a talk about her practice and residency.

  • Creative
  • 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.

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