Exhibitions
See what amazing exhibitions are coming this year at Ushaw!
Extinction
On display daily until 8 November 2026
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction? Don’t miss the life size baby triceratops and utahraptor on display.
On display in the William Allen Gallery.
Snapshot
Daily until 1 November 2026
Snapshot explores the history of photography, from its early beginnings to the present day, revealing how the medium has shaped the way we capture and remember the world around us.
On display in the Library Gallery.
Take A Stitch 2 Durham
Take a Stitch 2 is an independent group of creative textile artists and stitchers from Durham and the surrounding area
On display until 13 September 2026
A exhibition of collective work by Studio 70, composing of Alison Minney, Denise Smithson and Graham Parker since 2019.
On display until 25 October 2026
Studio 70 Artists
Lubaina Himid and Rebecca Chesney
Sat 14 November 2026 –Â Sun 31 January 2027
New work, including preparatory pieces relating to current and future projects at Ushaw, by two of the country’s leading contemporary artists.
On display in the William Allen Gallery.
Rejoice! Christmas in a Catholic Seminary
Daily from 7 November 2026
Through a display of objects, photographs, books and archive material, the exhibition illustrates some of the traditions and events that marked Christmas during Ushaw’s time as a Catholic seminary.
On display in the Library Gallery.
Marking Space
We’re delighted to announce Marking Space, a striking sculpture by Zara Worth which is on display in Ushaw’s meadow.
On display until December 2026
Permanent Displays
The Pugins at Ushaw
Highlights the members of the Pugin family of architects and designers who were engaged by Ushaw’s Presidents to produce work for Ushaw.
Victorian Schoolroom
Experience what classroom life was like for those who studied at Ushaw. With antique desks used by the students over 100 years ago.
