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An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms.
27 May 2023 - 31 August 2024
Palace Green Library
As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and in collaboration with nine County Durham Schools, come see a collection of artworks that answer the question “What makes Durham Beautiful?”
16 August 2023 - 31 May 2024
Outdoor Art Gallery, Bill Byson Square, DH1 3LY
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
19 May 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
20 May 2024
21 May 2024
22 May 2024
A student-led, family-friendly summer exhibition showcasing toys from across Asia and Egypt to celebrate a simple fact of humanity: we all love to play.
23 May 2024 - 15 September 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
23 May 2024
Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This exhibition marks the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition, the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb the highest mountain in the world.
24 May 2024 - 15 September 2024
When you think about the history of Durham, what comes to mind? Beautiful architecture, rich and powerful people and the history you find in textbooks. But how often do we stop and think about the lives of ordinary people? This exhibition explores the past of Durham through the ordinary people who lived and worked here.
24 May 2024 - 21 November 2024
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Have you ever looked at an ancient castle and wondered how it’s still standing? This exhibition will explore the history of construction and building conservation at Durham Castle, with a particular focus on the Norman Chapel Project, a long-term endeavour to preserve the oldest free-standing building in Durham.
24 May 2024 - 17 November 2024
Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW
24 May 2024
Come and start the Pride celebrations!
25 May 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
26 May 2024
27 May 2024
28 May 2024
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.
29 May 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Explore our new photography exhibition!
Join poet, picture-maker and playwright Lizzie Lovejoy in a workshop to combine creative writing and visual art.
Oriental Museum Elvet Hill Rd, South Rd, Durham DH1 3TH
Please join the Poetry Society for the launch Gentian, a poetry zine and display of poems responding to objects displayed in the Oriental Museum. With open mic, all welcome!
30 May 2024 - 31 May 2024
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Living Objects shows a display of poems by DU Poetry Society
31 May 2024 - 30 September 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum Elvet Hill Durham DH1 3TH
Can you spot any mythical beasts or lion dogs in our galleries?
31 May 2024
Explore our beautiful Ancient Egyptian perfume jars, make up items and jewellery.
01 June 2024
Join us for quizzes and art games in the pub!
05 June 2024
The Station House, Durham, DH1 4SE
Find out about the Indian tradition of Rangoli art, and make your own.
08 June 2024
A youth group for 12-18 year olds to learn practical art skills.
12 June 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB
Dive into The Dynamic Universe of Gel Printing!
14 June 2024
7 Own Gate Durham DH1 3HB
Find out about teru teru bozu - the famous Japanese weather doll and have a go at making one.
15 June 2024
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Botanic Garden Fun Day, this has now become an annual event and will take place on Sunday 16 June, from 10am-4pm. This family-friendly, Fun Day offers loads of free activities, all in the beautiful surroundings of the Garden.
16 June 2024
Botanic Garden
Join us for some fun, autism-friendly crafts for families at the Oriental Museum when the galleries are quieter. Experiment with ways of folding, scrunching and sticking to make your own paper sculpture.
20 June 2024
Explore our new exhibition all about play and toys, then try making your own game.
22 June 2024
Want to sharpen your drawing skills or draw? Join our Arts Social with Durham University's Art Collection for a tutored drawing session.
28 June 2024
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Explore the Oriental Museum's collection of Japanese Manga comics and create your own to take home.
29 June 2024
05 July 2024
Tanabata is the Japanese summer star festival. Find out about this special time of year and make tanabata decorations.
06 July 2024
The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
07 July 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10 July 2024
12 July 2024
Handle some archaeological finds from Ancient Egypt and China and try our special archaeology trail.
13 July 2024
19 July 2024
Did you know that yaks were a vital part of the first attempts to climb Mount Everest? Find out why and make cute yak puppet.
20 July 2024
Explore our new exhibition, try our new playful gallery trail and make your own game.
27 July 2024
Get a free mini sketchbook and try some easy, fun drawing ideas.
31 July 2024
Learn about the Chinese terracotta army, and make your own terracotta warrior from clay.
02 August 2024
Find out why many Ancient Egyptians had terrible teeth and make a set of chompers from plasticine.
03 August 2024
Decorate a glass jar with your favourite colours.
07 August 2024
Experiment with colour and try paper marbling.
09 August 2024
See our huge Ancient Egyptian temple frieze and then make your own relief sculpture.
10 August 2024
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.
12 August 2024
Explore the sights and sounds of the Himalayas and make a cool mountain zine.
14 August 2024
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day.
15 August 2024
See a beautiful boat on display and make your own watercolour sail boat.
16 August 2024
Find out about the ancient Egyptian obelisk on display and create your own 3D model to take home.
17 August 2024
Learn some Chinese characters and try writing your own.
21 August 2024
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a whole host of stories and legends from some of the different countries where the wonderful plants in our Garden grow.
22 August 2024
Bastet was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of protection. Find out why she was so important and make a fun cat painting.
23 August 2024
Find out about the Shang Dynasty of China and make a scary taotie mask with embossed metal detail.
24 August 2024
Create your own Indian-style miniature painting.
28 August 2024
Create your own mini mosaic from glass tiles.
30 August 2024
Get creative and make a mini Japanese Zen garden.
31 August 2024
Find out about ancient Egyptian life and make your own sandy pyramid.
07 September 2024
11 September 2024
See our fabulous Korean Moon Jar - then create a mini one from clay.
14 September 2024
See the magnificent horse on display in the China Gallery and make a hobby horse.
21 September 2024
Find out about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and make a shofar musical instrument.
28 September 2024
09 October 2024
13 November 2024
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