What’s On Events Calendar
Strike! Art Collective
28 June 2024 - 14 November 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Outdoor Art Gallery, Art Collection
STRIKE is a new women-led public art collective in County Durham. Together they use public art to take up space without apology, saying farewell to the many ‘sorrys’ of the women who walked before them.
- Creative
- Everyone
Little Dragons
21 August 2024 - 11 September 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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.
- Creative
- Public
- Under 5s
Little Dragons
28 August 2024 - 18 September 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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.
- Creative
- Public
- Under 5s
Walk Like a Pharaoh
07 September 2024 - 07 September 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Find out about ancient Egyptian life and make your own sandy pyramid.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Textured Expressions Art Workshop
07 September 2024 - 07 September 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Join us for a creative workshop led by artist Victoria MacLeod.
- Workshop
- Everyone
- Friends of the Oriental Museum
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.