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Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa

29 September 2023 - 12 May 2024

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oriental Museum

An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.

  • Exhibitions
  • Everyone

Exploring Colour

02 December 2023 - 02 December 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Spot a very special red robe on display and make your own red artwork.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

06 December 2023 - 06 December 2023

9:30 AM - 10:30 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
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

06 December 2023 - 06 December 2023

10:45 AM - 11:45 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
  • Under 5s

Twilight Opening at Oriental Museum

07 December 2023 - 07 December 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Oriental Museum

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

  • Accessible
  • Exhibitions
  • Lates
  • Public
  • Everyone

Mandala Making

09 December 2023 - 09 December 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Check out the 700 year old Buddha head on display and then make a mandala, a traditional form of Buddhist art.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Little Dragons

13 December 2023 - 13 December 2023

9:30 AM - 10:30 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
  • Under 5s

Little Dragons

13 December 2023 - 13 December 2023

10:45 AM - 11:45 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
  • Under 5s

Countdown to Christmas Craft Workshop

16 December 2023 - 16 December 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

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

  • Workshop
  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

Enticing Spices

13 January 2024 - 13 January 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

Learn about how spices were traded along the Silk Road and make your own mini spice bag to take home.

  • Family friendly
  • Children and families
  • Everyone

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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