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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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Lunar New Year Lantern Festival Late Night Opening

24 February 2024 - 24 February 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Join us for a late night opening at the Oriental Museum to mark the Lunar New Year. Try fantastic Year of the Dragon crafts, sample delicious New Year food, listen to stories, music and more. Suitable for all the family. Everyone welcome.

  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Lates
  • Outreach & community
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone
  • Friends of the Oriental Museum
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Students in HE
  • Young People

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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