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View the shortlisted artworks from this years Student Art Prize.
02 May 2026 - 21 November 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Courtyard Gallery Palace Green Library DH1 3RN
In partnership with University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Varendra Research Museum and University of Rajshahi
26 June 2026 - 20 December 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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.
30 September 2026
9:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Explore more than 250 years of Japanese ceramic art.
02 October 2026 - 01 June 2027
Check out our of full suit of fearsome Japanese samurai armour and make your own personal samurai-style paper helmet.
03 October 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Find out about some special autumn traditions around the world, then create your own leafy autumn creature.
10 October 2026
Hello and welcome to Life Drawing at Palace Green Library! This is an in-person life drawing class that is open to everybody and hosted at Palace Green Library in Durham City.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Learning Centre, Palace Green Library, Durham, DH1 3RN
Can you break the mould? Find out how Japanese potters dared to do things differently, then create a colourful 3D paper vase inspired by their creativity.
17 October 2026
Spot a 2500 year old silver bowl made by the ancient Persians and try metal embossing your own patterns.
24 October 2026
Find out about the ancient Egyptian obelisk on display and create your own 3D model to take home.
28 October 2026
Explore the science behind the famous Chinese terracotta warriors and make your own 3D warrior!
30 October 2026
Spot a huge elephant tusk with a special story to tell and make your own elephant with a wiggly trunk.
31 October 2026
Calling all crafty kids and grown-ups! Help us prepare for Diwali and make some colourful decorations to display in the museum.
07 November 2026
14 November 2026
Celebrate the Indian festival of lights with this special late night opening.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn about the powerful ancient Egyptian goddess Taweret and build your own mythological creature!
21 November 2026
Join our Learning and Engagement Team at the Museum of Archaeology for a day of curriculum-linked Ancient Workshops for Home Educated children aged 6-12
25 November 2026
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Get creative and try some simple weaving techniques inspired South Asian saris!
28 November 2026
12 December 2026
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