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.Special exhibitions
Explore exhibitions created by Durham University students.
Toy Box: celebrating toys and games across cultures
A family-friendly summer exhibition showcasing toys from across Asia and Egypt to celebrate the simple fact that we all love to play.Repair and Care: the Norman Chapel Project
This exhibition explores the history of construction and building conservation at Durham Castle, with a particular focus on the Norman Chapel Project.Under Durham: the Untold Stories
This exhibition explores the past of Durham through the ordinary people who lived and worked here. View moreUpcoming events
High and Mighty
Wednesday 29 May, 2024 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Oriental MuseumART SOCIAL: Feel My Words: The Power of Text in Visual Art
Wednesday 29 May, 2024 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Oriental Museum, Art CollectionMythical Beasts
Friday 31 May, 2024 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Oriental MuseumBeautiful Durham
Wednesday 16 August, 2023 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Outdoor Art Gallery, Art Collection More upcoming events dummy u-py-4 md:u-py-6 lg:u-py-10">Eternal Ascent: Bentley Beetham and the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition
An exhibition marking the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition, the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb the highest mountain in the world.
The story is told from the perspective of one man, Bentley Beetham, using pictures selected from his large collection of photographs and glass lantern slides taken during the course of the expedition.
Find out moreOnline exhibitions
Explore our collections from home with our online exhibition programme.
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.Taxila in Focus: 100 years Since Marshall
This exhibition focuses on the ancient site of Taxila, around 32 kilometres from Pakistan’s federal capital, Islamabad. View more online exhibitionsJoin 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.
Get involvedRegular activities
Durham University Library and Collections offer a range of fun, engaging and accessible workshops, resources and experiences for people of all ages.
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. Find a sessionFollow us
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