What’s On
Find out what’s on at our venues across Durham. From major exhibitions to family friendly craft sessions, tours, lectures and art workshops. We have something to interest everyone. You can also find out more about our regular groups and online exhibitions and events.
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Upcoming events
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Twilight Talk: Curious Collections - The Museum of Archaeology’s Long (and Possibly Longer) History
Thursday 22 May, 20255:30 PM to 6:30 PMMuseum of Archaeology/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/museum-of-archaeology/whatx27s-on/museum-of-archaeology-events-calendar-/Almshouse-Museum.png)
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Camel Caravan
Saturday 24 May, 20251:00 PM to 3:00 PMOriental Museum/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whatx27s-on/events/Silk-Road-Camel.png)
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Botanic Garden Fun Day 2025
Monday 26 May, 202511:00 AM to 4:00 PMBotanic Garden/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/botanic-garden/BG-Fun-Day.jpg)
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Bloom Room
Wednesday 28 May, 20251:00 PM to 3:00 PMOriental Museum/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whatx27s-on/events/Nature-x-Magical-Realism.jpg)
Twilight Talk: Curious Collections - The Museum of Archaeology’s Long (and Possibly Longer) History
Thursday 22 May, 2025
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Museum of Archaeology
Camel Caravan
Saturday 24 May, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden Fun Day 2025
Monday 26 May, 2025
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Bloom Room
Wednesday 28 May, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Weaving Stories: From Community Hands and Hearts
A vibrant exhibition celebrating the voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum
Open Saturday 24th May until Sunday 14th September 2025
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Online exhibitions
Explore our collections from home with our online exhibition programme.
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Journeys: Reading the World
Explore themes of travel, adventure and exploration using the rare books, diaries, maps and letters in Palace Green Library special collections.
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Hidden Stories From the River Wear
Explore the collections of underwater archaeologist, Gary Bankhead, in an exhibition by students from Durham University.
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Bridging Identities: the Cultural Odyssey of Kurdistani Jews
This exhibition combines contemporary and historic photography to show how cultural roots and a sense of history helps new communities to form today.
Journeys: Reading the World
Explore themes of travel, adventure and exploration using the rare books, diaries, maps and letters in Palace Green Library special collections.
Hidden Stories From the River Wear
Explore the collections of underwater archaeologist, Gary Bankhead, in an exhibition by students from Durham University.
Bridging Identities: the Cultural Odyssey of Kurdistani Jews
This exhibition combines contemporary and historic photography to show how cultural roots and a sense of history helps new communities to form today.
Join our Friends
Our Botanic Garden, Oriental Museum and Palace Green Library all have Friends organisations which organise events and lectures including special members-only experiences.
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Regular activities
Durham University Library and Collections offer a range of fun, engaging and accessible workshops, resources and experiences for people of all ages.
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Creative Age
Creative Age is a free, weekly art group for people living with dementia or other long-term health challenges and their carers.
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Durham Archaeology Explorers
Our archaeology club for children aged 7 - 11, meeting monthly at the Oriental Museum as well as trips to local archaeological and heritage sites.
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Little Dragons
Come along to Little Dragons under-fives group and explore the Oriental Museum's fantastic collections and exhibitions.
Creative Age
Creative Age is a free, weekly art group for people living with dementia or other long-term health challenges and their carers.
Durham Archaeology Explorers
Our archaeology club for children aged 7 - 11, meeting monthly at the Oriental Museum as well as trips to local archaeological and heritage sites.
Little Dragons
Come along to Little Dragons under-fives group and explore the Oriental Museum's fantastic collections and exhibitions.
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