Events from the 01 August 2025 - 31 August 2025 Reset
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
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.
24 May 2025 - 14 September 2025
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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
Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.
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
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
Learn about prehistoric Japan and make a clay dogu figure.
01 August 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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
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
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
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN