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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