Events from the 04 March 2024 - 10 March 2024 Reset
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
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
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
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.
14 February 2024 - 06 March 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Oriental Museum
21 February 2024 - 13 March 2024
28 February 2024 - 20 March 2024
Join us for a scavenger style art hunt in the Oriental Museum.
05 March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oriental Museum Elvet Hill Rd, South Rd, Durham DH1 3TH
Oriental Museum is open until 7pm on the 1st Thursday of every month.
07 March 2024
Join us for some fun, autism-friendly crafts for families at the Oriental Museum when the galleries are quieter. Explore the museum galleries and make your own unique papercraft collage.
Explore the hats, helmets and headdresses in the galleries and make your own fabulous headgear to dress up in.
09 March 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Palace Green Library, Oriental Museum and the Assembly Rooms Theatre. Sitting right at the heart of this historic city, we are perfectly placed to offer a dazzling array of events and activities.