For three nights only, visit the museum after-hours to experience a spectacular light display as part of Lumiere, the UK’s landmark light art festival.
Lumiere is recognised internationally as the UK’s light art biennial and this November is extra special as it comes to Locomotion for the first time. This year’s ‘Spotlight on Durham’ will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, and Shildon’s crucial role in railway history.
Brand new commissions will reflect Shildon’s inspiring contribution to the railways and Lumiere’s light festival will bring the inspiring history of Locomotion to life.
What's on
Alight by NOVAK
- A celebration of 200 years of railway heritage through a spectacular projection- mapped artwork. This will tell a story of connection and imagination inspired by the world’s first railways.
Iron Horse Junction by Hannah Fox
- Created with Durham Academy students, offering a whimsical signal-box journey through 200 years of railway history, blending light, sound and original heritage objects.
Glimmer by Laura Brenchley
- Glimmer seeks to give the viewer a glance into the lives of the Durham community. Working with 400 community members from across County Durham, Artichoke and a team of facilitators ran workshops which produced hundreds of decorated lanterns. Each lantern contains a message, a memory, a hope or a truth to be carried away.
Experience Locomotion in a brand-new light and revel in County Durham’s creativity this November. Spark your curiosity now and plan your free visit!
Please note: Main Hall and New Hall will close to visitors as usual at 16.00. The Lumiere event will start at 17.00.
As an after-hours event, the shop and café will be unavailable. There will be an event catering unit selling a selection of hot and cold drinks. Toilet facilities in Main Hall will be accessible from 17.00 to 22.00
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