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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
A story of cultural exchange and enduring connection
25 November 2025 - 22 March 2026
10:00 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.
26 November 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join curator David Wright to find out more about our new exhibition Away From Home: The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans.
27 November 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
Hop on to the life-size ancient chariot at the Oriental Museum and craft your own mini chariot to take away.
29 November 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.
01 December 2025 - 04 January 2026
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Museum of Archaeology
03 December 2025
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.
06 December 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
Find out how we stop pests from eating the museum's precious collections and make your own museum bug.
10 December 2025
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