Twilight Talks - ‘Beasts and Legends: Adventures through North East Folklore, Curating the Exhibition’
26 June 2025 - 26 June 2025
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
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Free and all welcome.
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.
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Students planning an exhibition
Curated by students from the Museum and Artefact MA programme, Beasts and Legends: Adventures through North East Folklore is a free exhibition that explores the development of storytelling and highlights various folktales from across Historic County Durham. In this talk, join members of the exhibition team as they share their experiences of curating the display. There will also be an opportunity for a Q&A session.
Featuring a selection of artefacts from across Durham University’s collections, the exhibition invites visitors to connect with folktales through objects and interactive elements. The display also includes items on loan from Durham Cathedral, alongside artworks created through collaborative work with local artist Ruth Flowers.
Free and open to all. Please book via Eventbrite or by calling Palace Green Library on 0191 334 2932.
This talk is part of the Thursday Twilight Openings at Palace Green Library. Discover more about Durham University’s museums and collections, including the Archives and Special Collections, the Art Collection, Cosin’s Library, Durham Castle Museum, the Museum of Archaeology, and the Oriental Museum.
The World Heritage Site Visitor Centre and the Museum of Archaeology are also open until 7pm during the Twilight Openings.