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Student Art Prize 2025/26: EXTRACTION
View the shortlisted artworks from this years Student Art Prize.
02 May 2026 - 21 November 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Courtyard Gallery Palace Green Library DH1 3RN
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Student experience
- Library and Collections
Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future: connecting communities and collections in Bangladesh
In partnership with University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Varendra Research Museum and University of Rajshahi
26 June 2026 - 20 December 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Exhibitions
Breaking the Mould: Japanese Ceramics from the Hyatt King Collection
Explore more than 250 years of Japanese ceramic art.
02 October 2026 - 01 June 2027
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Exhibitions
Family Activities: Bowl of Wonders
Spot a 2500 year old silver bowl made by the ancient Persians and try metal embossing your own patterns.
24 October 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Accessible
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly
Family Activities: Into the Afterlife
Find out about the ancient Egyptian obelisk on display and create your own 3D model to take home.
28 October 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Accessible
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly
Eagle Eyed Excavators: Become an Archaeologist for the Day
Become an archaeologist for the day and camp out in our brand-new Archaeological Skills Tent!
29 October 2026
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
- Creative
- Festival
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Family friendly
Family Activities: Celebrate Science at the Museum
Explore the science behind the famous Chinese terracotta warriors and make your own 3D warrior!
30 October 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Accessible
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club: Introduction to Archaeological Illustration
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.
31 October 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
Family Activities: Tales of the Tusk
Spot a huge elephant tusk with a special story to tell and make your own elephant with a wiggly trunk.
31 October 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Accessible
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly
Family Activities: Crowd Craft
Calling all crafty kids and grown-ups! Help us prepare for Diwali and make some colourful decorations to display in the museum.
07 November 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
- Accessible
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly