What’s On Events Calendar
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Student Art Prize Exhibition 2022/23
01 May 2023 - 18 March 2024
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Palatine Centre
This exhibition showcases the shortlisted entries to Durham University’s fourth annual Student Art Prize.
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Public
- Student experience
- Alumni
- Everyone
- Students in HE
Penned and Printed
27 May 2023 - 31 August 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Historic Libraries
An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms.
- Exhibition
- Everyone
Beautiful Durham
16 August 2023 - 31 March 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Outdoor Art Gallery
As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and in collaboration with nine County Durham Schools, come see a collection of artworks that answer the question “What makes Durham Beautiful?”
- Accessible
- Creative
- Exhibition
- Everyone
Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
29 September 2023 - 12 May 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.
- Exhibitions
- Everyone
Little Dragons
28 February 2024 - 20 March 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 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
- Under 5s
Holi Festival
23 March 2024 - 23 March 2024
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Welcome the spring season to Durham with Holi Festival!
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Festival
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Twilight Opening at Palace Green Library
28 March 2024 - 28 March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Palace Green Library is open until 7pm on the 4th Thursday of every month.
- Accessible
- Exhibition
- Lates
- Public
- Everyone
Twilight Talk: Norman Cornish The Test of Time
28 March 2024 - 28 March 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Historic Libraries, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
The Test of Time: a talk sharing stories from a new book about the life and work of Norman Cornish
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Paper Playground
30 March 2024 - 30 March 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Paper was invented in China. Find out how paper changed our world and make your own paper playground!
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Annual Easter Chick Hunt
31 March 2024 - 01 April 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Easter Chicks are hiding in the Garden. Pick up your spotter sheet and see how many you can find in this fun family event. Self-led activity.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
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.