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Binding the Bard

04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Historic Libraries

An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public
  • Everyone

Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio

04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Historic Libraries

This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.

  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public
  • Everyone

Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts

24 May 2025 - 14 September 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone

Sketch Up!

31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Try some easy drawing and tracing techniques and draw like a pro!

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

04 June 2025 - 04 June 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club

07 June 2025 - 07 June 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

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.

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Local and family historians
  • Students in HE

Beat Builders

07 June 2025 - 07 June 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Spot a giant drum and make one of your very own!

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

11 June 2025 - 11 June 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Telling Tales: Making Stories Come to Life

13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Experience the joy and wonder of storytelling through the Oriental Museum’s new summer exhibition, Telling Tales Making Stories Come to Life.

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone

Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone

13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone

Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore

14 June 2025 - 02 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Historic Libraries

Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore is a free exhibition which explores the development of storytelling throughout Historic County Durham.

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Amulet Making Workshop

14 June 2025 - 14 June 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Learn about amulets and talismans and make your own pendant.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

18 June 2025 - 18 June 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

25 June 2025 - 25 June 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Twilight Talks - Beasts and Legends: Adventures through North East Folklore, Curating the Exhibition

26 June 2025 - 26 June 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Historic Libraries, Museum of Archaeology

Join the Beasts and Legends student exhibition team at Palace Green Library as they share their experiences of curating the exhibition. Discover artefacts from Durham University’s collections, objects on loan from Durham Cathedral, and collaborative artworks by local artist Ruth Flowers.

  • Lecture
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

02 July 2025 - 02 July 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

09 July 2025 - 09 July 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Printing Workshop

12 July 2025 - 12 July 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Experiment with shape and colour and create a unique print on fabric.

  • Workshop
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

16 July 2025 - 16 July 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

23 July 2025 - 23 July 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s
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What’s on across our venues

Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Gardens, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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