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Buddha's Birthday

10 May 2025 - 10 May 2025

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Celebrate the most important day in the Buddhist calendar and join us for making, meditation, talks on Buddhism and traditional Buddha Bathing. There will also be a new Gallery trail and introduction to yoga session. Suitable for all the family.

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Workshop
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups

Little Dragons

14 May 2025 - 14 May 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Beastly Guardians

17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Learn about animal-headed gods around the world and make your own animal guardian.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

21 May 2025 - 21 May 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Twilight Talk: Curious Collections - The Museum of Archaeology’s Long (and Possibly Longer) History

22 May 2025 - 22 May 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Discover the history of Durham's Museum of Archaeology, from its early days as a cabinet of curiosities to its collection shaped by changing times and people.

  • Lecture
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Everyone

Camel Caravan

24 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Be inspired by our new community exhibition and make your own cute camel art.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Bloom Room

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Join us in the Bloom Room and decorate our giant flowers - perfect for budding artists.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Crypt Curses

30 May 2025 - 30 May 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Discover some spooky curses from around the world and make a lucky charm

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Sketch Up!

31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Try some easy drawing and tracing techniques and draw like a pro!

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

04 June 2025 - 04 June 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club

07 June 2025 - 07 June 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology

Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your skills in archaeological illustration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeology community in a relaxed, informal environment.

  • Creative
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Talks, training, seminars & conferences
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups
  • Local and family historians
  • Students in HE

Beat Builders

07 June 2025 - 07 June 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Spot a giant drum and make one of your very own!

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

11 June 2025 - 11 June 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Amulet Making Workshop

14 June 2025 - 14 June 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Learn about amulets and talismans and make your own pendant.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

18 June 2025 - 18 June 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

25 June 2025 - 25 June 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

02 July 2025 - 02 July 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

09 July 2025 - 09 July 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

16 July 2025 - 16 July 2025

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Oriental Museum

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.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Under 5s
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What’s on across our venues

Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Gardens, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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