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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio

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

  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public

Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum

Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum

26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Global

Echoes of Friendship: the Squire Family in Meiji Era Japan

A story of cultural exchange and enduring connection

25 November 2025 - 22 March 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Exhibitions

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.

21 January 2026

9:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Family Activities: The Fabulous Phoenicians

Spot the ancient Phoenician hedgehog pot in our Silk Roads Gallery and make a super cute pine cone hedgehog!

24 January 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • 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.

28 January 2026

9:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Family Activities: The Eye of Horus

Learn all about the Ancient Egyptian god Horus and make an Eye of Horus amulet.

31 January 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • 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.

04 February 2026

9:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Ceramics 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.

07 February 2026

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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

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

Family Activities: Brilliant Birds

Learn about birds from the beautiful forests of South Asia and make your own feathered friend to take home.

07 February 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Family friendly