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Events from the 01 August 2025 - 31 August 2025 Reset

Binding the Bard

An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.

04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public

Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio

This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.

04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN

  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public

Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts

A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.

24 May 2025 - 14 September 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Telling Tales: Making Stories Come to Life

Experience the joy and wonder of storytelling through the Oriental Museum’s new summer exhibition, Telling Tales Making Stories Come to Life.

13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Enchanted Objects: Adornment and Personal Protection from Amulets to the Mobile Phone

Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.

13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore

Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore is a free exhibition which explores the development of storytelling throughout Historic County Durham.

14 June 2025 - 02 November 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public

Exploring ancient Japan

Learn about prehistoric Japan and make a clay dogu figure.

01 August 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Holiday activities
  • Family friendly

Festival of Archaeology Special event: Mapping the Past

Find out how archaeologists record their discoveries and draw a giant site plan of the museum and its treasures. Perfect for budding archaeologists.

02 August 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Holiday activities
  • Family friendly

MG Car Display

The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.

03 August 2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Botanic Garden

  • Family friendly

Family Craft Club does Book Beetle Printing

Join us for family activities inspired by our exhibition, Shakespeare Recovered. Drop in, all welcome, but suitable for aged 5-12 and their families.

05 August 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

  • Creative