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Student Art Prize 2023/34: Paradise

Visit the Student Art Prize 2023/24 exhibition and explore this years theme of Paradise.

01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Palatine Center Stockton Rd, Durham DH1 3LE

  • Creative
  • Library and Collections

Knitted together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt

Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War (1950 – 1953).

28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Feathers and the Feminine

The Feathers and the Feminine installation was created by members of Interface Arts in memory of their friend Carolyn Corfield, who passed away last year. A creative and dynamic member of the Durham based group, Carolyn primarily produced sculptural ceramics, some of which are on display as part of the installation.

04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Exhibition

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.

29 January 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Jewellery by Seeun Kim in the Oriental Museum collection

Join us for an evening talk by South Korean artist Seeun Kim on traditional Korean jewellery.

30 January 2025

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Exhibition
  • Outreach & community
  • Partnerships & Collaboration
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club

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.

01 February 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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

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

Weaving Workshop

Check out the intricate patterns on the baskets on display and weave your own woollen flower.

01 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • 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.

05 February 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Focus Artist in Residency Talk with Sarah Calavera

Join Student Art Prize Artist in Residency, Sarah Calavera for a talk about her practice and residency.

05 February 2025

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Palace Green Library DH1 3RN

  • Creative

Crowd Craft: Lantern Festival

Get ready for the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival and make tissue paper lantern to decorate the museum.

08 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly