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Events from the 28 February 2024 Reset

Student Art Prize Exhibition 2022/23

This exhibition showcases the shortlisted entries to Durham University’s fourth annual Student Art Prize.

01 May 2023 - 18 March 2024

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Palatine Centre, ground floor

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Public
  • Student experience
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Penned and Printed

An exhibition of our Archives and Special Collections, telling hidden stories from the shelves and strongrooms.

27 May 2023 - 31 August 2024

Palace Green Library

  • Exhibition

Beautiful Durham

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?”

16 August 2023 - 31 May 2024

Outdoor Art Gallery, Bill Byson Square, DH1 3LY

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Exhibition

Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa

An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.

29 September 2023 - 12 May 2024

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Exhibitions
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Welcome the Year of the Dragon

Celebrate the Spring Festival and the beginning of the Year of the Dragon

02 February 2024 - 03 March 2024

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Exhibitions
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Little Dragons

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.

07 February 2024 - 28 February 2024

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
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Hina Matsuri

Enjoy our display of traditional Japanese dolls

13 February 2024 - 03 March 2024

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH

  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly
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Little Dragons

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.

14 February 2024 - 06 March 2024

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
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Little Dragons

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.

21 February 2024 - 13 March 2024

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
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Little Dragons

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.

28 February 2024 - 20 March 2024

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Oriental Museum

  • Creative
  • Public
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CHRONOS at Lumiere 2021 projected on the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

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