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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.)
27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025
Palace Green Library
Visit the Student Art Prize 2023/24 exhibition and explore this years theme of Paradise.
01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Palatine Center Stockton Rd, Durham DH1 3LE
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).
28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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.
04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum is open until 7pm on the 1st Thursday of every month.
05 December 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spot the magnificent Chinese lion on display and make your own roar-some lion puppet.
07 December 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.
09 December 2024 - 06 January 2025
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Museum of Archaeology
Join the Durham University Staff Chamber Choir at the Botanic Garden for their 'Music for Christmas' performance.
10 December 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum: International projects update Gill Ramsay, Assistant Curator, Oriental Museum
11 December 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online: Zoom
Check out an intriguing sculpture called Coral Eye and make your own coral-inspired seascape.
14 December 2024