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Student Art Prize 2025/26: EXTRACTION

View the shortlisted artworks from this years Student Art Prize.

02 May 2026 - 21 November 2026

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Courtyard Gallery Palace Green Library DH1 3RN

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Student experience
  • Library and Collections

Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future: connecting communities and collections in Bangladesh

In partnership with University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Varendra Research Museum and University of Rajshahi

26 June 2026 - 20 December 2026

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Exhibitions

Breaking the Mould: Japanese Ceramics from the Hyatt King Collection

Explore more than 250 years of Japanese ceramic art.

02 October 2026 - 01 June 2027

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Exhibitions

Islamic Art Week workshop

Join us for a creative workshop with artist Fathiah A’bdussamad.

18 November 2026

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Global
  • Public
  • Workshop

Family Activities: Build a Beast

Learn about the powerful ancient Egyptian goddess Taweret and build your own mythological creature!

21 November 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Family friendly

Home Education Day Ancient Greece at the Museum of Archaeology

Join our Learning and Engagement Team at the Museum of Archaeology for a day of curriculum-linked Ancient Workshops for Home Educated children aged 6-12

25 November 2026

Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

  • Accessible
  • Family friendly
  • Outreach & community
  • Public

Family Activities: Creative Threads

Get creative and try some simple weaving techniques inspired South Asian saris!

28 November 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Family friendly

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Pottery and Glass

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

05 December 2026

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences

Life Drawing at Palace Green Library 

Hello and welcome to Life Drawing at Palace Green Library! This is an in-person life drawing class that is open to everybody and hosted at Palace Green Library in Durham City.

12 December 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Learning Centre, Palace Green Library, Durham, DH1 3RN

  • Creative
  • Library and Collections

Annual Easter Chick Hunt

Easter chicks are hiding in the Garden over the Easter Weekend. Pick up your spotter sheet and see how many you can find in this self-led fun family event.

28 March 2027 - 29 March 2027

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

  • Family friendly