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Building closure - upcoming dates

Due to extensive roofing works at Palace Green Library, there will be times when we have to close the building to visitors between summer 2024 and spring 2025, with no access to Museum of Archaeology, Cosin’s Library, Penned and Printed exhibition and World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.

Visit our Tickets and Times pages at each venue for more information.

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Student Art Prize 2023/34: Paradise

01 May 2024 - 31 March 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Palatine Centre, Art Collection

Visit the Student Art Prize 2023/24 exhibition and explore this years theme of Paradise.

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Knitted together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt

28 September 2024 - 04 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War (1950 – 1953).

  • Creative
  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Public
  • Family friendly
  • Everyone

Feathers and the Feminine

04 October 2024 - 23 February 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

The Feathers and the Feminine installation was created by members of Interface Arts in memory of their friend Carolyn Corfield, who passed away last year. A creative and dynamic member of the Durham based group, Carolyn primarily produced sculptural ceramics, some of which are on display as part of the installation.

  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Durham University Science 100 Exhibition

01 January 2025 - 04 May 2025

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Durham Castle, Museum of Archaeology, Oriental Museum, Outdoor Art Gallery, Art Collection

Durham University Science 100 outdoor exhibition explores the history of science education and research at Durham, featuring remarkable artefacts and stories from our museum collections.

  • Exhibition
  • Everyone

Rivers Within

09 January 2025 - 30 March 2025

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, Historic Libraries

Rivers Within is a creative project by homegrown artist Ruth Flowers who has recently been exploring Durham folklore legend, The Lambton Worm and connections to the River Wear. This has been made possible by the support of Cultivate Commissions, a strand of Into the Light initiative delivered by organisations No More Nowt and Northern Heartlands.

  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

19 February 2025 - 19 February 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

Knock Knock ... Who's There?

22 February 2025 - 22 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Ever wondered about the huge door at the Oriental Museum? Make your own mysterious 3D doorway...

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Durham Castle Family Fun Tours

25 February 2025 - 25 February 2025

2:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Durham Castle

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun tour around Durham Castle, with activities for children throughout!

  • Public
  • Tour
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Little Dragons

26 February 2025 - 26 February 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

Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Workshop

26 February 2025 - 26 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Try out our new audio guide and find out about an ancient Egyptian man called Paser. Then create your own Paser clay statue.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Artist Scavenger Hunt

26 February 2025 - 26 February 2025

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Oriental Museum, Art Collection

Explore the museum after hours in this alternative museum scavenger hunt with the Art Collection.

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Twilight Talk-From Daejeon to Durham: stories from the exhibition 'Knitted together: the lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt'

27 February 2025 - 27 February 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Oriental Museum

Join Curator of the Korean Collections, Lauren Barnes to learn more about our current temporary exhibition, 'Knitted Together: the Korean lives and legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt'. In this talk, Lauren will share stories of two of the main donors to the Oriental Museum's Korean collection, Richard and Joan Rutt, and give an insight into their fascinating collection and its journey from Daejeon in South Korea, to the Oriental Museum in Durham.

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

Make a Monoprint

28 February 2025 - 28 February 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Be prepared to get messy and make your own monoprint artwork.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club

01 March 2025 - 01 March 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

Crazy Creatures

01 March 2025 - 01 March 2025

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

  • Family friendly

Celebrate Hina Matsuri

01 March 2025 - 01 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

See a traditional set of Japanese Hina Matsuri dolls - only displayed for a short time each year in the run up the Hina Matsuri - and create your own Emperor or Empress doll to take home.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Felting Workshop

01 March 2025 - 01 March 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Create your own felted landscape artwork.

  • Creative
  • Public
  • Workshop
  • Everyone
  • Friends of the Oriental Museum
  • Lifelong Learners and Community groups

Marie Curie - Day of Reflection Event

02 March 2025 - 02 March 2025

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Come along to the Botanic Garden to share the Day of Reflection with us.

  • Family friendly

Little Dragons

05 March 2025 - 05 March 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

Fire and Bone

08 March 2025 - 08 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out about Chinese oracle bones and write a secret message using ancient symbols.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Life Drawing at Palace Green Library

09 March 2025 - 09 March 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, Historic Libraries, Museum of Archaeology, Art Collection

Hello and welcome to Life Drawing at Palace Green Library! This is an in-person life drawing class that is open to everybody and hosted at Palace Green Library in Durham City.

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

12 March 2025 - 12 March 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

Holi Festival

15 March 2025 - 15 March 2025

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Welcome the spring season to Durham with Holi Festival!

  • Festival
  • Children and families
  • Everyone
  • School students
  • Under 5s
  • Young People

Little Dragons

19 March 2025 - 19 March 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

The Ancient Persians

22 March 2025 - 22 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Learn about the Ancient Persians, spot a 2500 year old silver bowl and try simple foil embossing.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Little Dragons

26 March 2025 - 26 March 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-Noble, Ryals and Bezants: An introduction to Medieval Coinage

27 March 2025 - 27 March 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Museum of Archaeology

This illustrated talk will explore the diverse range of coins that circulated in Britain and Europe between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Italian Renaissance.

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

Make a Canopic Jar

29 March 2025 - 29 March 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Find out about Ancient Egyptian mummification and make your own canopic jar.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families

Little Dragons

02 April 2025 - 02 April 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

Meet the Art Collection: Local Artists

02 April 2025 - 02 April 2025

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

5 The College, Art Collection

Join us for a special viewing of the Art Collection. See a selection of works by contemporary artists working in the North East.

  • Creative
  • Everyone

Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio

04 April 2025 - 02 November 2025

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Historic Libraries

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

  • Exhibition
  • Exhibitions
  • Holiday activities
  • Public
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

09 April 2025 - 09 April 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 April 2025 - 16 April 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

23 April 2025 - 23 April 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

Crazy Creatures

24 April 2025 - 24 April 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

  • Family friendly

Little Dragons

30 April 2025 - 30 April 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

07 May 2025 - 07 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Little Dragons

23 July 2025 - 23 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

30 July 2025 - 30 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

MG Car Display

03 August 2025 - 03 August 2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Botanic Garden

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.

  • Family friendly

Little Dragons

06 August 2025 - 06 August 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

13 August 2025 - 13 August 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

Crazy Creatures

14 August 2025 - 14 August 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

  • Family friendly

Little Dragons

20 August 2025 - 20 August 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

27 August 2025 - 27 August 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

03 September 2025 - 03 September 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

10 September 2025 - 10 September 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

17 September 2025 - 17 September 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

24 September 2025 - 24 September 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

01 October 2025 - 01 October 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

08 October 2025 - 08 October 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

15 October 2025 - 15 October 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

22 October 2025 - 22 October 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

Crazy Creatures

25 October 2025 - 25 October 2025

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Botanic Garden

Get interactive with the Crazy Creatures visiting the Garden for the day.

  • Family friendly

Little Dragons

29 October 2025 - 29 October 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

05 November 2025 - 05 November 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

12 November 2025 - 12 November 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

19 November 2025 - 19 November 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

26 November 2025 - 26 November 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

03 December 2025 - 03 December 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

10 December 2025 - 10 December 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

17 December 2025 - 17 December 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

What’s on across our venues

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

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