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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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Knock Knock ... Who's There?

22 February 2025 - 22 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Ever wondered about the huge door at the Oriental Museum? Make your own mysterious 3D doorway...

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Workshop

26 February 2025 - 26 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Try out our new audio guide and find out about an ancient Egyptian man called Paser. Then create your own Paser clay statue.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Artist Scavenger Hunt

26 February 2025 - 26 February 2025

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Art Collection

Explore the museum after hours in this alternative museum scavenger hunt with the Art Collection.

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Make a Monoprint

28 February 2025 - 28 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Be prepared to get messy and make your own monoprint artwork.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Crazy Creatures

01 March 2025 - 01 March 2025

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

  • Family friendly

Celebrate Hina Matsuri

01 March 2025 - 01 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Marie Curie - Day of Reflection Event

02 March 2025 - 02 March 2025

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Come along to the Botanic Garden to share the Day of Reflection with us.

  • Family friendly

Fire and Bone

08 March 2025 - 08 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out about Chinese oracle bones and write a secret message using ancient symbols.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Holi Festival

15 March 2025 - 15 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Welcome the spring season to Durham with Holi Festival!

  • Festival
  • Everyone

The Ancient Persians

22 March 2025 - 22 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Learn about the Ancient Persians, spot a 2500 year old silver bowl and try simple foil embossing.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Make a Canopic Jar

29 March 2025 - 29 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out about Ancient Egyptian mummification and make your own canopic jar.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Meet the Art Collection: Local Artists

02 April 2025 - 02 April 2025

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

5 The College, Art Collection

Join us for a special viewing of the Art Collection. See a selection of works by contemporary artists working in the North East.

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Crazy Creatures

24 April 2025 - 24 April 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

  • Family friendly

Crazy Creatures

14 August 2025 - 14 August 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

  • Family friendly

Crazy Creatures

25 October 2025 - 25 October 2025

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

  • Family friendly

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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