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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
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
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.
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
09 September 2025 - 16 October 2025
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
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.
15 October 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
A fun day of Japanese cultural activities at Teikyo University of Japan in Durham. Everyone welcome,
18 October 2025
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Teikyo University of Japan in Durham (opposite Van Mildert College and Oriental Museum) Mill Hill Lane, Durham, DH1 3YB
Check our of full suit of fearsome Japanese samurai armour and make your own personal samurai-style paper helmet.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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