Events from the 01 April 2024 - 30 April 2024 Reset
Penned and Printed
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
- Exhibition
Beautiful Durham
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
- Accessible
- Creative
- Exhibition
Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.
29 September 2023 - 12 May 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
- Exhibitions
Annual Easter Chick Hunt
Easter Chicks are hiding in the Garden. Pick up your spotter sheet and see how many you can find in this fun family event. Self-led activity.
31 March 2024 - 01 April 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
- Family friendly
Little Dragons
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.
03 April 2024 - 24 April 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Public
Little Dragons
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.
03 April 2024 - 24 April 2024
10:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Oriental Museum
- Creative
- Public
Interesting X-Rays
Take a look at some x-rays of the Ancient Egyptian animal mummies.
03 April 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Family friendly
Twilight Opening at Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
04 April 2024 - 18 April 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Exhibitions
- Lates
- Public
Beautiful Birds
Spot the magical hintha bird on display and make your own feathery friend to take home.
06 April 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly
Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Day Celebrations
It’s war and peace on the World Heritage Site on Wednesday 10th April!
10 April 2024
Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site
- Public
- Family friendly