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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
09 September 2025 - 16 October 2025
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
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.
08 October 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
Discover the ancient Chinese game of Go - learn to play from members of the Durham Go Club, and get a free Go board. Watch some games from the 2025 European Student Go Championship, taking place next door. All ages welcome.
11 October 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
15 October 2025
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