What’s On Events Calendar

An exhibition of the entrants to our international bookbinding competition.

• Creative
• Exhibition
• Exhibitions
• Holiday activities
• Public
• Everyone

This year, our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.

• Exhibition
• Exhibitions
• Holiday activities
• Public
• Everyone

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

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

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

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

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

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Come along to enjoy the Botanic Garden annual Fun Day this Bank Holiday Monday 26 May. There will be a host of FREE, family-friendly activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, from face-painting to flower arranging, to crafts and Samuri sword demonstrations and discover our Crazy Creatures, all accompanied by live music from Pittington Brass Band. Plus - Our Friends of the Garden will be holding their annual plant sale!

• Outreach & community
• Student experience
• Family friendly

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

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

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

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

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

Learn about amulets and talismans and make your own pendant.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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