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Twilight Talk: Shakespeare Recovered - Preserving Durham’s Folio

Join us for a talk on the journey of Durham’s First Folio—from its creation in 1623 to its theft, recovery, and future. This talk is an invitation to join conservators from Palace Green Library behind the scenes in the considerations required to steward our heritage.

24 April 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN

  • Lecture
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Library and Collections

Personal Patterns of Enlightenment: the chant styles of Buddhist Monks in South Korea

Join us for a free talk on Korean Buddhist music given by Prof Simon Mills, Department of Music, Durham University

24 April 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Lecture theatre 009, Elvet Hill House, adjacent to the Oriental Museum

  • Exhibition
  • Outreach & community
  • Partnerships & Collaboration
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences

Durham World Heritage Site celebrations

Join us on Friday 25th April to celebrate World Heritage Day and visit our wonderful attractions.

25 April 2025

Durham World Heritage Site, Palace Green

  • Exhibitions
  • Festival
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Tour
  • Family friendly

Make Do and Mend

Spot some darning in the museum and learn how Japanese people make repairs beautiful.

25 April 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Colour and Create

Play with colour and make your own bold and bright artwork.

26 April 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Little Dragons

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.

30 April 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly

The “Glorious Glosters”: Christianity, Chaplaincy and Captivity in Cold War Korea

Join us for a free talk given by Canon Professor Michael Snape FBA, Durham University

30 April 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Lecture theatre 009, Elvet Hill House, adjacent to the Oriental Museum

  • Exhibition
  • Outreach & community
  • Partnerships & Collaboration
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

03 May 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Family friendly

Japanese Children's Day

Get ready to celebrate Japanese Children's Day, make cool carp banners and dress up in kimonos.

03 May 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Little Dragons

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.

07 May 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly