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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
Durham University Science 100 outdoor exhibition explores the history of science education and research at Durham, featuring remarkable artefacts and stories from our museum collections.
01 January 2025 - 04 May 2025
Outdoor Art Gallery Outside the Bill Bryson Library Stockton Rd, Durham DH1 3LY
An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.
04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.
30 April 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
Join us for a free talk given by Canon Professor Michael Snape FBA, Durham University
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Lecture theatre 009, Elvet Hill House, adjacent to the Oriental Museum
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.
03 May 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Get ready to celebrate Japanese Children's Day, make cool carp banners and dress up in kimonos.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
07 May 2025
Celebrate the most important day in the Buddhist calendar and join us for making, meditation, talks on Buddhism and traditional Buddha Bathing. There will also be a new Gallery trail and introduction to yoga session. Suitable for all the family.
10 May 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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