What’s On Events Calendar

Join Mixed Media Artist Sarah Calavera for an exciting hands-on workshop and discover the magic of laser print image transfers!

• Creative
• Everyone

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm on the 1st Thursday of every month.

• Accessible
• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Spot the magnificent Chinese lion on display and make your own roar-some lion puppet.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join the Durham University Staff Chamber Choir at the Botanic Garden for their 'Music for Christmas' performance.

• Family friendly

Oriental Museum: International projects update Gill Ramsay, Assistant Curator, Oriental Museum

• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Friends of the Oriental Museum

Check out an intriguing sculpture called Coral Eye and make your own coral-inspired seascape.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Join us for a unique visit to Durham Castle for the whole family to celebrate the festive season.

• Holiday activities
• Public
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate ceramic Christmas decorations to take home.

• Family friendly
• Children and families