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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
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
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
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
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
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
Crypt Curses
Discover some spooky curses from around the world and make a lucky charm
30 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Family friendly
Sketch Up!
Try some easy drawing and tracing techniques and draw like a pro!
31 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Family friendly
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.
04 June 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Public
- Family friendly
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club
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
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Family friendly
Beat Builders
Spot a giant drum and make one of your very own!
07 June 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Family friendly
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.
11 June 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Public
- Family friendly
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
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly