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Exhibitions

 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. 

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  1. Twilight Opening: interior image of The Museum of Archaeology in Durham City showing historic artefacts.

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    Thursday Twilight Opening

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    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…

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    From:
    20 Jan 2022to31 May 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Thursday Twilight Opening
  2. Three people looking at Shakespeare's manuscript at Palace Green Library

    Add Online Exhibition: Treasures of Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

    Online Exhibition: Treasures of Palace Green Library

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    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. 

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2021to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Online Exhibition: Treasures of Palace Green Library
  3. The Bowes Museum and Grounds with blue skies and rainbow.

    Add A Journey in Colour to your Itinerary

    A Journey in Colour

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    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…

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    From:
    18 June 2022to30 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for A Journey in Colour
  4. Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows: Durham University

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    Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University

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    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.’

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2021to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Online Exhibition: From Walls to Windows - Durham University
  5. Image of colourful paintings of vegetables on the wall.

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    Colour Wheel 2022 at Ushaw

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    Durham

    A varied and engaging exhibition of artwork by members of the Ushaw-based ColourWheel art group.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Feb 2022to29 May 2022
    More info for Colour Wheel 2022 at Ushaw
  6. Archway Hawthorn Dene

    Add Roots/Routes and Migrant Paths to your Itinerary

    Roots/Routes and Migrant Paths

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    Seaham

    The theme for this exhibition came from a discussion between some members regarding their ancestry and family origins.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2022to21 May 2022Open 11:00 - 15:00
    More info for Roots/Routes and Migrant Paths
  7. 'From Edinburgh to London and Beyond' image showing  posters of Edinburgh and London and children enjoying a coastal location.

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    From Edinburgh to London & Beyond: Railway Posters from the Golden Age of Travel

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Mar 2022to26 June 2022
    More info for From Edinburgh to London & Beyond: Railway Posters from the Golden Age of Travel
  8. David Venables with some of his artwork

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    Exhibition: David Venables - Hewing Out the Image at Mining Art Gallery

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    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.

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    From:
    30 Mar 2022to12 June 2022
    More info for Exhibition: David Venables - Hewing Out the Image at Mining Art Gallery
  9. Text reads 'Barking: A Celebration of Dogs in Art' with an illustration of a dog.

    Add Barking – A Celebration of Dogs in Art at Ushaw to your Itinerary

    Barking – A Celebration of Dogs in Art at Ushaw

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    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.

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    From:
    8 Apr 2022to3 July 2022
    More info for Barking – A Celebration of Dogs in Art at Ushaw
  10. Lindisfarne Gospels 2022 Logo

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    Lindisfarne Gospels 2022

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    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.

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    From:
    17 Sept 2022to3 Dec 2022
    More info for Lindisfarne Gospels 2022
  11. Inspired by Lindisfarne Gospels 2022 Logo

    Add Indian Miniature Painting at The Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Indian Miniature Painting at The Oriental Museum

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2022to30 Sept 2022
    More info for Indian Miniature Painting at The Oriental Museum
  12. Image of The Bowes Museum surrounded by daffodils.

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    Guided Tour at The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    Make your visit more memorable with a guided tour around some of the highlights in the collection. Booking essential.

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    From:
    15 Apr 2022to31 Oct 2022Open 11:15 -
    More info for Guided Tour at The Bowes Museum
  13. Library Tour with Ushaw's Librarian. Image of Ushaw's Big Library.

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    Library Tour with Ushaw's Librarian

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    Historical

    Durham

    Join Ushaw for an exclusive tour behind the scenes in the stunning Big Library!

    Dates

    From:
    27 May 2022
    More info for Library Tour with Ushaw's Librarian
  14. Black and white image of Chris and Steve Rocks painting in studio

    Add Exhibition: 'Coming Home' by Chris and Steve Rocks to your Itinerary

    Exhibition: 'Coming Home' by Chris and Steve Rocks

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    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.

    Venue

    Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery, Spennymoor

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Exhibition: 'Coming Home' by Chris and Steve Rocks
  15. Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University

    Add Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University to your Itinerary

    Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University

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    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…

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    From:
    12 Nov 2021to31 Dec 2022
    More info for Online Exhibition: Norman Cornish: The Sketchbooks - Durham University
  16. Three men producing glasswork in their workshop.

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    Glass Exchange

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    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…

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    From:
    26 Mar 2022to11 Sept 2022
    More info for Glass Exchange
  17. Inspired by Lindisfarne Gospels 2022 Logo

    Add In the Footsteps of Eadfrith at Art Block to your Itinerary

    In the Footsteps of Eadfrith at Art Block

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    Exhibition

    Seaham

    In the Footsteps of Eadfrith exhibition will respond to the style, content and context of the Lindisfarne Gospels.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2022to24 Sept 2022
    More info for In the Footsteps of Eadfrith at Art Block
  18. Ushaw Classic Car Show. Images of classic cars lined up in the grounds of Ushaw Historic House on a sunny day.

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    Ushaw Classic Car Show

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    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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    From:
    28 May 2022Open 09:00 - 17:00
    More info for Ushaw Classic Car Show
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