What’s On Events Calendar
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On Fragments Of Yearning, I Linger
09 September 2025 - 16 October 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore is a free exhibition which explores the development of storytelling throughout Historic County Durham.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Everyone
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club
01 November 2025 - 01 November 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 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
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
Pilgrim Souvenirs: Book Launch and Talk (Morning)
22 November 2025 - 23 November 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Pilgrim Souvenirs: Book Launch and Talk (Afternoon)
22 November 2025 - 23 November 2025
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Small Finds Illustration
06 December 2025 - 06 December 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 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
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Ceramics and Glass
07 February 2026 - 07 February 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 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
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Flint and Stone
07 March 2026 - 07 March 2026
11:00 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
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club- Anything Else!
02 May 2026 - 02 May 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 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
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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