What’s On Events Calendar
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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
04 April 2025 - 06 April 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Historic Libraries
Our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
- Everyone
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
Pilgrim Souvenirs: Book Launch and Talk (Morning)
22 November 2025 - 22 November 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Family Activities: Ancient Egyptian Mighty Maces
22 November 2025 - 22 November 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Maces were used in Ancient Egypt as signs of power. Make your very own stick of power!
- Accessible
- Creative
- Holiday activities
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Pilgrim Souvenirs: Book Launch and Talk (Afternoon)
22 November 2025 - 22 November 2025
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- 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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