What’s On Events Calendar
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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.
Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
29 September 2023 - 12 May 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.
- Exhibitions
- Everyone
Mask Making
11 November 2023 - 11 November 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Find out about Japanese Noh theatre and decorate your own theatre mask.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Prick and Stitch Workshop
11 November 2023 - 11 November 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Create a prick and stitch Christmas card or flower bookmark using metallic thread.
- Workshop
- Everyone
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.