What’s On Events Calendar
The Archaeology of Waterways Nautical Archaeology Society Annual Conference
16 November 2024 - 18 November 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, Museum of Archaeology
The two-day conference in Durham has been organised in partnership with Durham University including the Museum of Archaeology, the Finds Research Group, and the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland will be themed around the Archaeology of Waterways. Presentations will include topics from all over the world and from around the UK about archaeological research and investigations of the ancient and historic waterways.
- Outreach & community
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
Rivers Within: Clay vessels with Ruth Flowers
19 November 2024 - 19 November 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7 Owengate, Art Collection
In this two-part workshop create your own clay vessel inspired by symbolism from local folklore legend ‘The Lambton Worm’.
- Creative
- Everyone
Explore Cyanotype workshop
20 November 2024 - 20 November 2024
4:00 PM - 6:01 PM
7 Owengate, Art Collection
Using UV lights to make cyanotypes- drawing with light with Student Art Prize, Artist in Residence, Sarah Calavera.
- Creative
- Everyone
Discover Anubis
23 November 2024 - 23 November 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Learn all about Anubis, the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld and make your own Anubis mask.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
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.