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Our iconic book takes centre stage at Palace Green Library.
04 April 2025 - 06 April 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum
26 September 2025 - 31 May 2026
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Trapdoor to a Fantastical County Durham presents a fantastical world of monsters, shapeshifting as physical sculptures, Augmented Reality (AR) creatures and as inhabitants of a 3D digital world. Created by students in schools across Country Durham, the monsters represent playful, and sometimes scary, mythical and nostalgic creatures who usually remain hidden within our imagination.
28 March 2026 - 18 April 2026
Courtyard Gallery Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
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.
01 April 2026
9:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Oriental Museum
Try some easy peasy drawing and tracing techniques and draw like a pro!
04 April 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Easter Chicks are hiding in the Garden over Easter Weekend.
05 April 2026 - 06 April 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
08 April 2026
Be inspired by a Chinese camel model over 1000 years old and create your own colourful camel to take home.
Play with colour and light and make your own bold and bright artwork.
10 April 2026
Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun tour around Durham Castle, with activities for children throughout!
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Durham Castle
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