Toy Box: celebrating toys and games across cultures
23 May 2024 - 15 September 2024
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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It is FREE to visit the Oriental Museum and this exhibition
A student-led, family-friendly summer exhibition showcasing toys from across Asia and Egypt to celebrate a simple fact of humanity: we all love to play.
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Design by Yuxuan Zhou.
Have you ever wanted to learn about dolls inspired by a Japanese empress who may or may not have existed? Play a game from ancient Egypt? See a bear playing an accordion? Every person, across generations and across the globe, has one thing in common: we love to play.
Come and meet the new loong, or Chinese Dragon, at the Oriental Museum! Tao Tao wants to introduce you, your family, and your friends to toys and games from Ancient Egypt to 21st century Japan.
Watch this space for more information on our online exhibition and podcast series linked to the exhibition.
Enjoy free drop-in family activities linked to the exhibition on 22nd June and 27th July from 1-3pm.