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Learn how archaeologists study Ancient Egyptian mummies and make an x-ray of your own!
25 July 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Be part of the Festival of Archaeology with a family-friendly event at the Museum of Archaeology. Join Out There Adventures Living History Team as they bring Roman archaeology to life, and meet our curators who will share fascinating insights into our collections.
26 July 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
See a beautiful Japanese kimono and try dressing up your own mini doll.
Join us for a creative workshop with artist Dinah Kelly. Create your own unique amulet full of personal meaning.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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.
30 July 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Be a detective and hunt down some objects that might not be exactly what they seem and make one of your own.
Learn about prehistoric Japan and make a clay dogu figure.
01 August 2025
Find out how archaeologists record their discoveries and draw a giant site plan of the museum and its treasures. Perfect for budding archaeologists.
02 August 2025
The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.
03 August 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Join us for family activities inspired by our exhibition, Shakespeare Recovered. Drop in, all welcome, aged 5-12
05 August 2025
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
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