What’s On Events Calendar

Join us for a talk on the journey of Durham’s First Folio—from its creation in 1623 to its theft, recovery, and future. This talk is an invitation to join conservators from Palace Green Library behind the scenes in the considerations required to steward our heritage.

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

Join us for a free talk on Korean Buddhist music given by Prof Simon Mills, Department of Music, Durham University

• Exhibition
• Outreach & community
• Partnerships & Collaboration
• Public
• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Everyone

Join us on Friday 25th April to celebrate World Heritage Day and visit our wonderful attractions.

• Exhibitions
• Festival
• Outreach & community
• Public
• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Spot some darning in the museum and learn how Japanese people make repairs beautiful.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Play with colour and make your own bold and bright artwork.

• 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 for a free talk given by Canon Professor Michael Snape FBA, Durham University

• Exhibition
• Outreach & community
• Partnerships & Collaboration
• Public
• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Everyone

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

Get ready to celebrate Japanese Children's Day, make cool carp banners and dress up in kimonos.

• 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

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

A vibrant exhibition celebrating the creativity and voices of community groups who regularly collaborate with the Oriental Museum.

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