What’s On Events Calendar
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'There was light': Amunhotep III and his Dazzling Age
01 October 2022 - 21 May 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
The ancient Egyptian king Amunhotep III was the grandfather of the famous boy king Tutankhamun.
- Exhibitions
- In person
- Everyone
Guardians of the Silk Road's Heritage: Women of the mountains of Central Asia
01 October 2022 - 21 May 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
This exhibition showcases the work of the professional artists and craftswomen who do so much to preserve and transfer traditional knowledge and skills, adapting them for new audiences and popularising Central Asian folk art. Alongside photographs of the women practicing a variety of traditional craft techniques will be examples of their textile work.
- Exhibitions
- In person
- Everyone
Contemporary Wood-carved Netsuke
20 January 2023 - 14 May 2023
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
An international touring exhibition from the Japan Foundation.
- Public
- In person
- Everyone
Ancient Chariots
25 March 2023 - 25 March 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
See our lifesize chariot sculpture at the museum then craft your own mini chariot to take home.
- Public
- In person
- Everyone
Celebrating Bangladeshi independence
26 March 2023 - 26 March 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Join us for an afternoon of activities celebrating Bangladeshi independence and Bengali culture. Visitors can get hands on with Bangladeshi objects including a rare replica of the Bangladeshi Constitution.
- Public
- In person
- Everyone
Little Dragons
29 March 2023 - 29 March 2023
9:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Oriental Museum
Little Dragons, our group for children under 5 and their families, offers in-person sessions at the Oriental Museum. Booking essential.
- Public
- In person
- 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.