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Our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
04 April 2025 - 06 April 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
An installation by artist Ruth Flowers, developed through Place Lab—a creative initiative from Into the Light and delivered by No More Nowt and Ogre Studios.
07 October 2025 - 13 December 2025
A story of cultural exchange and enduring connection
25 November 2025 - 22 March 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.
01 December 2025 - 04 January 2026
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Museum of Archaeology
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.
10 December 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Explore our Silk Roads gallery, see our beautiful Islamic window grill and make a window decoration.
13 December 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
17 December 2025
Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate a Christmas decoration to take home.
20 December 2025
Find out why the Ancient Egyptians had bad teeth and make your own set of chompers to take away.
03 January 2026
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