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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
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.
24 May 2025 - 14 September 2025
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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
Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore is a free exhibition which explores the development of storytelling throughout Historic County Durham.
14 June 2025 - 02 November 2025
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
Check out our amazing new exhibition Telling Tales and make a storyboard of your favourite story.
21 June 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
25 June 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join the Beasts and Legends student exhibition team at Palace Green Library as they share their experiences of curating the exhibition. Discover artefacts from Durham University’s collections, objects on loan from Durham Cathedral, and collaborative artworks by local artist Ruth Flowers.
26 June 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
Experience a FREE South Korean drumming performance presented by students from the Durham University P'ungmul Society and try writing a secret code in Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. After the performance, you will have the opportunity to try out the instruments yourself! Please note: The drumming performance will be loud and last 15 minutes. Sensory bags are available on request. The craft activities will be taking place in a quieter area.
28 June 2025
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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