Events from the 25 September 2023 - 01 October 2023 Reset
Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology of Durham.
01 January 2022 - 01 December 2023
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Durham DH1 3RN
This exhibition showcases the shortlisted entries to Durham University’s fourth annual Student Art Prize.
01 May 2023 - 18 March 2024
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Palatine Centre, ground floor
An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms.
27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025
Palace Green Library
Have you ever thrown a coin in a wishing well? You might not know it, but that is a kind of ritual! This exhibition will explore the rich ritual history of the rivers of County Durham, showcasing local objects from the Bronze Age to the medieval period and beyond.
16 June 2023 - 12 November 2023
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and in collaboration with nine County Durham Schools, come see a collection of artworks that answer the question “What makes Durham Beautiful?”
16 August 2023 - 31 May 2024
Outdoor Art Gallery, Bill Byson Square, DH1 3LY
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and stories.
27 September 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Oriental Museum
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
28 September 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bob Middlemass and the late Rolfe Mitchinson are known as the Pirecebridge Divers. Over 30 years, they recovered nearly 4,000 objects from the riverbed at Piercebridge. In this talk, Bob will talk about diving and finding this remarkable collection.
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Palace Green Library, Durham, DH1 3RN