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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
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
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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
STRIKE is a new women-led public art collective in County Durham. Together they use public art to take up space without apology, saying farewell to the many ‘sorrys’ of the women who walked before them.
28 June 2024 - 14 November 2024
Outdoor Art Gallery Outside the Bill Bryson Library Stockton Rd, Durham DH1 3LY
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
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
Explore the dynamic universe of gel plate printing in this hands-on workshop with local North East mixed media artist Sarah Calavera!
06 November 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB
In this two-part workshop create your own clay vessel inspired by symbolism from local folklore legend ‘The Lambton Worm’.
08 November 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Boost your overall wellbeing with Flowerfulness with Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse.
09 November 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Come along and make a fab fishy collage inspired by a tiny boat in the Silk Roads Gallery.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Make a hand-stitched bird key ring to grace your Christmas tree or give as a gift.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A youth group for 12-18 year olds to learn practical art skills.
13 November 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The two-day conference in Durham has been organised in partnership with Durham University including the Museum of Archaeology, the Finds Research Group, and the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland will be themed around the Archaeology of Waterways. Presentations will include topics from all over the world and from around the UK about archaeological research and investigations of the ancient and historic waterways.
16 November 2024 - 18 November 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) South Road Durham DH1 3LS
Find out about the beautiful Korean moon jar with our new audio guide and make a moon garland to hang up.
16 November 2024
19 November 2024
Using UV lights to make cyanotypes- drawing with light with Student Art Prize, Artist in Residence, Sarah Calavera.
20 November 2024
4:00 PM - 6:01 PM
Learn all about Anubis, the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld and make your own Anubis mask.
23 November 2024
Join us for an enlightening talk on the evolution of medieval seals.
28 November 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a festive wreath making workshop.Â
30 November 2024
Find out about Japanese bento boxes and create your own paper sushi, chopsticks and more!
Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a festive flower demonstration.Â
01 December 2024
Everyone is welcome to this hands-on workshop exploring Palestinian textile heritage.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Mixed Media Artist Sarah Calavera for an exciting hands-on workshop and discover the magic of laser print image transfers!
04 December 2024
Spot the magnificent Chinese lion on display and make your own roar-some lion puppet.
07 December 2024
Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.
09 December 2024 - 06 January 2025
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Museum of Archaeology
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
Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate ceramic Christmas decorations to take home.
21 December 2024
Find out why the bravest Ancient Egyptians were award a golden fly and make your own.
04 January 2025
Spot the Selfie Queen sculpture in our South Asian Gallery and make some funky selfie art.
11 January 2025
Did you know that plum blossom is a symbol of winter in Chinese culture? Find out about this special flower and make a snowy plum blossom wreath.
18 January 2025
Join us for an up-close viewing of the Art Collection inspired by this years Student Art Prize theme of light.
22 January 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
5 the College Durham DH1 3EQ
Take your gel printing skills to the next level in this exciting 2-hour workshop with our local Artist in Residency, Sarah Calavera!
Chat to members of Durham University Islamic Society and try making your own Islamic-inspired geometric artwork.
25 January 2025
Check out the intricate patterns on the baskets on display and weave your own woollen flower.
01 February 2025
Join Student Art Prize Artist in Residency, Sarah Calavera for a talk about her practice and residency.
05 February 2025
Get ready for the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival and make tissue paper lantern to decorate the museum.
08 February 2025
Our annual Lantern Festival at the Oriental Museum celebrates the beginning of the new lunar year.
12 February 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Explore our new exhibition about man who loved cats and make a super cute cat puppet.
15 February 2025
Ever wondered about the huge door at the Oriental Museum? Make your own mysterious 3D doorway...
22 February 2025
Try out our new audio guide and find out about an ancient Egyptian man called Paser. Then create your own Paser clay statue.
26 February 2025
Explore the museum after hours in this alternative museum scavenger hunt with the Art Collection.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Oriental Museum Elvet Hill Durham DH1 3TH
Be prepared to get messy and make your own monoprint artwork.
28 February 2025
Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.
01 March 2025
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
See a traditional set of Japanese Hina Matsuri dolls - only displayed for a short time each year in the run up the Hina Matsuri - and create your own Emperor or Empress doll to take home.
Come along to the Botanic Garden to share the Day of Reflection with us.
02 March 2025
Find out about Chinese oracle bones and write a secret message using ancient symbols.
08 March 2025
Welcome the spring season to Durham with Holi Festival!
15 March 2025
Learn about the Ancient Persians, spot a 2500 year old silver bowl and try simple foil embossing.
22 March 2025
Find out about Ancient Egyptian mummification and make your own canopic jar.
29 March 2025
Join us for a special viewing of the Art Collection. See a selection of works by contemporary artists working in the North East.
02 April 2025
24 April 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
14 August 2025
25 October 2025