What’s On Events Calendar
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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
04 April 2025 - 06 April 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Historic Libraries
Our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Holiday activities
- Public
- Everyone
Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
- Global
- Everyone
Deep Seed: A digital folklore
07 October 2025 - 13 December 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
An installation by artist Ruth Flowers, developed through Place Lab—a creative initiative from Into the Light and delivered by No More Nowt and Ogre Studios.
- Exhibition
- Exhibitions
- Public
- Family friendly
- Everyone
Echoes of Friendship: the Squire Family in Meiji Era Japan
25 November 2025 - 22 March 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
A story of cultural exchange and enduring connection
- Exhibitions
- Everyone
Saturnalia Trail
01 December 2025 - 04 January 2026
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Museum of Archaeology
Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Small Finds Illustration
06 December 2025 - 06 December 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
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.
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
Family Activities: Museum Bugs
06 December 2025 - 06 December 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Find out how we stop pests from eating the museum's precious collections and make your own museum bug.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
10 December 2025 - 10 December 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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.
- Creative
- Public
- Family friendly
- Under 5s
Family Activities: Windows on the World
13 December 2025 - 13 December 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Explore our Silk Roads gallery, see our beautiful Islamic window grill and make a window decoration.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
17 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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.
- Creative
- Public
- Family friendly
- Under 5s
Family Activities: Countdown to Christmas craft workshop
20 December 2025 - 20 December 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate a Christmas decoration to take home.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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