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Use our calendar to find out what’s happening on the date you are visiting Durham, or search by event type, venue, or theme.
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Building closure - upcoming dates

Due to extensive roofing works at Palace Green Library, there will be times when we have to close the building to visitors between summer 2024 and spring 2025, with no access to Museum of Archaeology, Cosin’s Library, Penned and Printed exhibition and World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.

Visit our Tickets and Times pages at each venue for more information.

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Think of a door: A creative workshop led by the artist Zara Worth

26 July 2024 - 26 July 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

7 Owengate, Art Collection

A creative workshop led by the artist Zara Worth for 7 - 14 year olds!

  • Creative
  • Holiday activities
  • Workshop
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • School students
  • Young People

Toy Box

27 July 2024 - 27 July 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Explore our new exhibition, try our new playful gallery trail and make your own game.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Sketchbook Workshop

31 July 2024 - 31 July 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Get a free mini sketchbook and try some easy, fun drawing ideas.

  • Workshop
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

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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