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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
Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.
05 November 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
Find out about life in the high mountains of Tibet and make some Buddhist inspired art.
08 November 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Create a set of three beautiful beaded snowflakes for your Christmas tree.
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
12 November 2025
Spot a cool green, glowing chandelier and make your own glow-in-the-dark artwork.
15 November 2025
19 November 2025
Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.
22 November 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
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