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Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Taotie were Chinese mythical animals. Spot some taotie faces on display and make your own terrifying taotie mask.
25 April 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 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.
29 April 2026
9:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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.
02 May 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Celebrate Japanese Children's Day, make cool carp banners and dress up in kimonos.
Join us for a relaxed afternoon stitching workshop.
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
06 May 2026
Spot a giant drum and make one of your very own!
09 May 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
13 May 2026
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