Events from the 01 May 2023 - 31 May 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
The ancient Egyptian king Amunhotep III was the grandfather of the famous boy king Tutankhamun.
01 October 2022 - 21 May 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
This exhibition showcases the work of the professional artists and craftswomen who do so much to preserve and transfer traditional knowledge and skills, adapting them for new audiences and popularising Central Asian folk art. Alongside photographs of the women practicing a variety of traditional craft techniques will be examples of their textile work.
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham DH1 3TH
This exhibition explores how photography turned Tutankhamun into a global sensation. It shows the most famous photographic images in archaeology, from the most famous of archaeological finds: the tomb of Tutankhamun. Marking the 100th anniversary of the tomb’s discovery in November 1922, this exhibition created by Durham University academic, Prof Christina Riggs, examines the striking images created by photographer Harry Burton during the decade-long excavation.
09 December 2022 - 17 July 2023
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Outdoor Art Gallery, Bill Bryson Library Square, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE
An international touring exhibition from the Japan Foundation.
20 January 2023 - 14 May 2023
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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
As part of the Student Art Prize 2022/23, inspired by the concept of ‘Sanctuary’, internationally exhibited sculptor and photographer Sarah Danays will discuss her own work which, for several decades, has addressed women’s issues; particularly violence against women. Â
02 May 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location or online link will be confirmed once booking is secured.
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 May 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Learn more about the current exhibition hosted inside Durham Castle and have more time to enjoy it at the end of a standard tour.
04 May 2023
3:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate Japanese Children's Day.
06 May 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Visit the museum for your last chance to see the temporary exhibitions and also enjoy a discount within the café between 9-14 May
09 May 2023 - 14 May 2023
Oriental Museum café
10 May 2023
11 May 2023
Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
Palace Green Library
See some musical instruments on display in the galleries and make your own mini music maker to take home.
13 May 2023
Join us for a creative workshop with artist Suzanne Williams. Learn how to use Brusho, an amazing highly pigmented intense watercolour ink powder, to create some exciting colourful abstract paintings on a range of papers.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
17 May 2023
18 May 2023
Get ready for Durham Pride Festival and find out about the Ancient Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut and why she wore a beard then join in with making our pride bunting.
20 May 2023
24 May 2023
25 May 2023
Cuthbert Tunstall is one of Durham’s most interesting and least understood Bishops. Not just a religious figure, Cuthbert was a diplomat, mathematician, book collector and gardener who survived and thrived in Tudor England. Find out more in this talk.
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Palace Green Library, Durham DH1 3RN
An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms.
27 May 2023 - 31 August 2024
Celebrate the most important day in the Buddhist calendar and join us for making, meditation, talks on Buddhism and traditional Buddha Bathing. Suitable for all the family.
27 May 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
31 May 2023
Find out about our archers' thumb rings and make a mini bow and arrow set to take home.
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.
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