What’s On Events Calendar

Drawing on the objects and photographs of the main donors to the Korean collection at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together details Richard and Joan Rutt’s 20 years living in South Korea in the immediate aftermath of the Korean War (1950 – 1953).

• Creative
• Exhibition
• Exhibitions
• Public
• Family friendly
• Everyone

The Feathers and the Feminine installation was created by members of Interface Arts in memory of their friend Carolyn Corfield, who passed away last year. A creative and dynamic member of the Durham based group, Carolyn primarily produced sculptural ceramics, some of which are on display as part of the installation.

• Exhibition
• Everyone

Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate ceramic Christmas decorations to take home.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Find out why the bravest Ancient Egyptians were award a golden fly and make your own.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Spot the Selfie Queen sculpture in our South Asian Gallery and make some funky selfie art.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Inspired by the beautiful blue and white Chinese ceramics at the Oriental Museum, spend an afternoon creating your own blue and white artworks using inks on paper and ceramic.

• Creative
• Public
• Workshop
• Everyone
• Friends of the Oriental Museum
• Lifelong Learners and Community groups

Did you know that plum blossom is a symbol of winter in Chinese culture? Find out about this special flower and make a snowy plum blossom wreath.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Chat to members of Durham University Islamic Society and try making your own Islamic-inspired geometric artwork.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Check out the intricate patterns on the baskets on display and weave your own woollen flower.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Get ready for the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival and make tissue paper lantern to decorate the museum.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Our annual Lantern Festival at the Oriental Museum celebrates the beginning of the new lunar year.

• Family friendly
• Everyone

Explore our new exhibition about man who loved cats and make a super cute cat puppet.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Ever wondered about the huge door at the Oriental Museum? Make your own mysterious 3D doorway...

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Try out our new audio guide and find out about an ancient Egyptian man called Paser. Then create your own Paser clay statue.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Explore the museum after hours in this alternative museum scavenger hunt with the Art Collection.

• Creative
• Everyone

Be prepared to get messy and make your own monoprint artwork.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

See a traditional set of Japanese Hina Matsuri dolls - only displayed for a short time each year in the run up the Hina Matsuri - and create your own Emperor or Empress doll to take home.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Find out about Chinese oracle bones and write a secret message using ancient symbols.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Welcome the spring season to Durham with Holi Festival!

• Festival
• Everyone

Learn about the Ancient Persians, spot a 2500 year old silver bowl and try simple foil embossing.

• Family friendly
• Children and families