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An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.
04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.
21 May 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
Discover the history of Durham's Museum of Archaeology, from its early days as a cabinet of curiosities to its collection shaped by changing times and people.
22 May 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.
24 May 2025 - 14 September 2025
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Be inspired by our new community exhibition and make your own cute camel art.
24 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come along to enjoy the Botanic Garden annual Fun Day this Bank Holiday Monday 26 May. There will be a host of FREE, family-friendly activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, from face-painting to flower arranging, to crafts and Samuri sword demonstrations and discover our Crazy Creatures, all accompanied by live music from Pittington Brass Band. Plus - Our Friends of the Garden will be holding their annual plant sale!
26 May 2025
Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, South Road Durham DH1 3TN
28 May 2025
Join us in the Bloom Room and decorate our giant flowers - perfect for budding artists.
Discover some spooky curses from around the world and make a lucky charm
30 May 2025
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