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MG Car Display

The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.

07 July 2024

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Botanic Garden

  • Family friendly

Durham Art Collective

A youth group for 12-18 year olds to learn practical art skills.

10 July 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB

  • Creative
  • Library and Collections

Portrait and Figure Drawing with Isabel Gotti 3. Figure Drawing Crash Course

Want to sharpen your drawing skills or draw? Join our Arts Social with Durham University's Art Collection for a tutored drawing session.

12 July 2024

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB

  • Creative
  • Library and Collections

Festival of Archaeology Fun

Handle some archaeological finds from Ancient Egypt and China and try our special archaeology trail.

13 July 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Lego Fun: Autism-Friendly Family Activities

Join us for some autism-friendly lego fun for families at the Oriental Museum when the galleries are quieter.

18 July 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Accessible
  • Creative
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Workshop
  • Family friendly

Portrait and Figure Drawing with Isabel Gotti 4. Figure Quicksketch

Want to sharpen your drawing skills or draw? Join our Arts Social with Durham University's Art Collection for a tutored drawing session.

19 July 2024

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB

  • Creative
  • Library and Collections

Yak-tastic!

Did you know that yaks were a vital part of the first attempts to climb Mount Everest? Find out why and make cute yak puppet.

20 July 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Festival of Archaeology Embroidery Workshop

Explore Durham University’s Museum of Archaeology Greek and Roman collections with artist Sarah Li in this unique workshop. Delve into LGBTQIA+ histories, engage in Queer storytelling, and create your own piece of embroidery.

21 July 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB

  • Creative
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Festival
  • Holiday activities
  • Outreach & community
  • Public

Romans Take Over Day

Be part of the Festival of Archaeology with a family-friendly event at the Museum of Archaeology. Join Out There Adventures Living History Team as they bring Roman archaeology to life, and meet our curators who will share fascinating insights into our collections.

21 July 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

  • Holiday activities
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Think of a door: A creative workshop led by the artist Zara Worth

A creative workshop led by the artist Zara Worth for 7 - 14 year olds!

26 July 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

7 Owen Gate, Durham, DH1 3HB

  • Creative
  • Holiday activities
  • Workshop
  • Family friendly
  • Library and Collections