What’s On Events Calendar
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Gods and Things: Religious Objects in Museums
25 October 2023 - 25 October 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Oriental Museum
A Friends of the Oriental Museum lecture by Crispin Paine MA FMA FSA, Visiting Fellow, Open University
- Lecture
- Friends of the Oriental Museum
Twilight Talk - Obliterating Obnoxious Smells and building a Temple of Mirth
26 October 2023 - 26 October 2023
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Durham Castle, Museum of Archaeology, Historic Libraries, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Church Commissioners' files reveal the negotiations behind many of the developments within South Shields during the first half of the last century. Join archivist Andrew Gray for a virtual tour through these archives, taking in the sights, smells and social conditions of early 20th century South Shields.
- Lecture
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Awesome Autumn
28 October 2023 - 28 October 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Celebrate autumn and make a wish under our community Banyan tree then create your own leafy autumn creature.
- Outreach & community
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Ancient Egypt Crocodile Study Day
28 October 2023 - 28 October 2023
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
A North East Ancient Egypt Society and Friends of the Oriental Museum joint study day.
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
- Friends of the Oriental Museum
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
Spooky Halloween Family Tours
29 October 2023 - 29 October 2023
12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
This event is now SOLD OUT Steady your nerves for a unique and atmospheric family tour around Durham Castle!
- Tour
- Family friendly
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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