What’s On Events Calendar
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Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
- Global
- Everyone
Deep Seed: A digital folklore
07 October 2025 - 13 December 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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.
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
- Everyone
Echoes of Friendship: the Squire Family in Meiji Era Japan
25 November 2025 - 22 March 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
A story of cultural exchange and enduring connection
- Exhibitions
- Everyone
Saturnalia Trail
01 December 2025 - 04 January 2026
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Museum of Archaeology
Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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