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Penned and Printed

An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms. (Please note, access to this exhibition will be affected by the upcoming Palace Green Library closure dates.)

27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025

Palace Green Library

  • Exhibition

Student Art Prize 2023/34: Paradise

Visit the Student Art Prize 2023/24 exhibition and explore this years theme of Paradise.

01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Palatine Center Stockton Rd, Durham DH1 3LE

  • Creative
  • Library and Collections

Knitted together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt

Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War (1950 – 1953).

28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Feathers and the Feminine

The Feathers and the Feminine installation was created by members of Interface Arts in memory of their friend Carolyn Corfield, who passed away last year. A creative and dynamic member of the Durham based group, Carolyn primarily produced sculptural ceramics, some of which are on display as part of the installation.

04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Exhibition

Discover Anubis

Learn all about Anubis, the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld and make your own Anubis mask.

23 November 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Twilight Talk: From function to form - medieval seals within Durham Cathedral Archive

Join us for an enlightening talk on the evolution of medieval seals.

28 November 2024

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB

  • Lecture
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a festive wreath making workshop. 

30 November 2024

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Botanic Garden

  • Creative

Paper Sculpting Workshop

Find out about Japanese bento boxes and create your own paper sushi, chopsticks and more!

30 November 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Festive Flower Demonstration

Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a festive flower demonstration. 

01 December 2024

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Botanic Garden

  • Creative

The Tatreez Forest: Stitching Palestinian Heritage

Everyone is welcome to this hands-on workshop exploring Palestinian textile heritage.

01 December 2024

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Workshop