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Durham is home to world-class museums, galleries and historic attractions, where you'll find an array of fascinating exhibitions throughout the year.
Immerse yourself in days gone by, discover captivating cultures and be amazed at outstanding collections which are just as impressive as the buildings which house them.
Number of results: 18
Exhibition
Durham
Book tickets to visit the Museum of Archaeology and DLI Collection Gallery within Palace Green Library, all of which will be open until the later time of 7pm on a Thursday evening. The World Heritage Site Visitor Centre will also be open until this…
Virtual Event
Durham City
This selection of highlights from the collection includes an Ancient Egyptian letter, rare editions of the Nuremburg Chronicle and Thomas More’s Utopia, plus ornate works by Francis Bacon and William Morris.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of 'Around the World in 80 Days' and the 150th anniversary of the founding of The Bowes Museum, we invite you on a dazzling journey of discovery. Experience Phileas Fogg's mythical adventure…
Virtual Event
Durham
‘The house is the structure, but a home may serve as a mirror onto its owners, reinforcing aspects of pride and identity.’
Exhibition
Durham
A varied and engaging exhibition of artwork by members of the Ushaw-based ColourWheel art group.
Exhibition
Seaham
The theme for this exhibition came from a discussion between some members regarding their ancestry and family origins.
Exhibition
Durham
From Edinburgh to London & Beyond: Railway Posters from the Golden Age of Travel is Ushaw's new exhibition celebrating the remarkable and striking work of some of the leading railway poster artists of the mid-twentieth century.
Exhibition
Bishop Auckland
Artist David Venables reflects on his life and work in a new exhibition at the Mining Art Gallery, on show until 12 June.
Exhibition
Durham
Calling all dog lovers! Join Ushaw to celebrate the nation’s wonderful love affair with its four-legged best friends in a new outdoor art exhibition.
Exhibition
Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Lindisfarne Gospels will be on display at Newcastle’s Laing Art Gallery from 17 September to 3 December 2022, on loan from the British Library.
Exhibition
Durham
This exhibition will highlight the work of a group of contemporary miniature painters working in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Miniature painting was introduced to India by the Mughal emperors who brought master painters from Persia to teach the art form to…
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Make your visit more memorable with a guided tour around some of the highlights in the collection. Booking essential.
Historical
Durham
Join Ushaw for an exclusive tour behind the scenes in the stunning Big Library!
Exhibition
Spennymoor
We are privileged to host the permanent ‘Coming Home’ exhibition by Chris and Steve Rocks which includes an incredible selection of over 30 pieces of their original work and hand embellished prints.
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery, Spennymoor
Virtual Event
Durham
For the renowned north-eastern artist Norman Cornish MBE (1919-2014), sketching was second nature and an inherent part of his everyday life.
Originally shown at Palace Green Library in 2019-20, this exhibition of little seen sketchbooks presented a…
Exhibition
Durham City
Bringing together ground-breaking contemporary artists, with some of the most highly skilled glass makers in the country, Glass Exchange presents four ambitious new works across the North East, in sites ranging from Durham Cathedral to a disused…
Exhibition
Seaham
In the Footsteps of Eadfrith exhibition will respond to the style, content and context of the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Show / Display
Durham
After the huge success of the debut car show in 2021, Ushaw are incredibly excited to announce its return in 2022.
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