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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
Experience the joy and wonder of storytelling through the Oriental Museum’s new summer exhibition, Telling Tales Making Stories Come to Life.
13 June 2025 - 09 November 2025
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore is a free exhibition which explores the development of storytelling throughout Historic County Durham.
14 June 2025 - 02 November 2025
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
See our beautiful Korean glass jar on display and decorate your own glass jar to take away.
31 October 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
01 November 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Explore our new exhibition about the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City where Chinese emperors once lived, which is now a world-class museum. Try our new exhibition trail and make a cute cat puppet.
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.
05 November 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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