What’s On Events Calendar
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Family Activities: Windows on the World
13 December 2025 - 13 December 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Explore our Silk Roads gallery, see our beautiful Islamic window grill and make a window decoration.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
17 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 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
- Family friendly
- Under 5s
Family Activities: Countdown to Christmas craft workshop
20 December 2025 - 20 December 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Find out how Christmas is celebrated around the world and decorate a Christmas decoration to take home.
- Accessible
- Creative
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Ceramics and Glass
07 February 2026 - 07 February 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
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.
- Creative
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club-Flint and Stone
07 March 2026 - 07 March 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
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.
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club- Anything Else!
02 May 2026 - 02 May 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology
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.
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- Local and family historians
- Students in HE
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.
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