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Building closure - upcoming dates

Due to extensive roofing works at Palace Green Library, there will be times when we have to close the building to visitors between summer 2024 and spring 2025, with no access to Museum of Archaeology, Cosin’s Library, Penned and Printed exhibition and World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.

Visit our Tickets and Times pages at each venue for more information.

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Museum of Archaeology Gallery

01 January 2022 - 01 December 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Historic Libraries

Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology of Durham.

  • Exhibitions
  • Everyone

Student Art Prize Exhibition 2022/23

01 May 2023 - 18 March 2024

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Palatine Centre

This exhibition showcases the shortlisted entries to Durham University’s fourth annual Student Art Prize.

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Public
  • Student experience
  • Alumni
  • Everyone
  • Students in HE

Penned and Printed

27 May 2023 - 31 March 2025

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Historic Libraries

An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms. (Please note, access to this exhibition will be affected by the upcoming Palace Green Library closure dates.)

  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Throwing it Out There: the Archaeology of Ritual, Rivers and Rubbish

16 June 2023 - 12 November 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Have you ever thrown a coin in a wishing well? You might not know it, but that is a kind of ritual! This exhibition will explore the rich ritual history of the rivers of County Durham, showcasing local objects from the Bronze Age to the medieval period and beyond.

  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Framing Shakespeare

26 July 2023 - 11 September 2023

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Historic Libraries

As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and the Durham Fringe Festival, come along to Cosin’s Library to view 18th century prints inspired by the works of Shakespeare.

  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Beautiful Durham

16 August 2023 - 31 May 2024

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Outdoor Art Gallery, Art Collection

As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and in collaboration with nine County Durham Schools, come see a collection of artworks that answer the question “What makes Durham Beautiful?”

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

13 September 2023 - 13 September 2023

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public

Little Dragons

13 September 2023 - 13 September 2023

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public

Heritage Open Day Event - The Making of the Book

13 September 2023 - 13 September 2023

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Historic Libraries

Conservators will be showing some of the tools and techniques of the kind of traditional hand bookbinding found in Cosin's Library.

  • Public
  • Everyone

Heritage Open Day Event - Scents of Shakespeare

14 September 2023 - 14 September 2023

12:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Historic Libraries

Visit our small World Heritage Site courtyard garden and make a small scented sachet using herbs Shakespeare names in his plays, in celebration of the 400 year anniversary of his First Folio.

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Public
  • Workshop
  • Everyone

Twilight Opening at Palace Green Library

14 September 2023 - 14 September 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

  • Exhibitions
  • Lates
  • Public
  • Everyone

Twilight Opening at Palace Green Library

14 September 2023 - 14 September 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

  • Exhibitions
  • Lates
  • Public
  • Everyone

Heritage Open Day Event - Curator Led Tour of the Museum of Archaeology

16 September 2023 - 16 September 2023

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Museum of Archaeology

Join the Curator of the Museum of Archaeology for a guided tour of our exhibition exploring the Prehistoric and Roman history of Durham.

  • Accessible
  • Public
  • Tour
  • Everyone

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah

16 September 2023 - 16 September 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and make a shofar musical instrument.

  • Creative
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Outreach & community
  • Everyone

Heritage Open Day Event - Durham Castle Free Guided Tours

17 September 2023 - 17 September 2023

11:15 AM - 4:15 PM

Durham Castle

Sign up on the day at Palace Green Library for a free tour of Durham Castle.

  • Public
  • Tour
  • 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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