What’s On Events Calendar

As a Part of the Summer in the City Art Festival and in collaboration with nine County Durham Schools, come see a collection of artworks that answer the question “What makes Durham Beautiful?”

• Accessible
• Creative
• Exhibition
• Everyone

Have fun and experiment with our exciting drawing challenges.

• Creative
• Everyone

Join us for some fun, FREE autism-friendly crafts for families at the Oriental Museum.

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Outreach & community
• Family friendly
• Children and families

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. We have an additional evening opening 31st August.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Spot the Ancient Egyptian scarab beetles on display and make your own from clay.

• Creative
• Everyone

Find out about cuneiform, one the world's oldest forms of writing and try writing your own inscription.

• Creative
• Everyone

Explore the archaeology of the Indus Valley people and make a clay animal figure.

• Creative
• Everyone

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Founded in 1669, Cosin’s Library is one of the earliest public libraries in the North of England. In this talk, we will explore why Bishop John Cosin created this library and why it is so significant.

• Exhibition
• Lecture
• Outreach & community
• Public
• Everyone

Come and see some beautiful tiles on display and paint your own tile to take home.

• Creative
• Everyone

Make a mini paper carpet inspired by colours and patterns in our Silk Roads Gallery.

• Creative
• Everyone

Join us on a self-guided day and experience history and tales from 1000 years of living history.

• Public
• Everyone

Join us on a self-guided day and experience history and tales from 1000 years of living history.

• Public
• Everyone

This lecture by world-renowned curator and expert on Chinese ceramics, Rose Kerr, draws on themes from three of her recent books.

• Public
• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Everyone
• Friends of the Oriental Museum

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. We have an additional evening opening 31st August.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Find out how we stop pests from munching through the museum and make your own museum bug.

• Creative
• Everyone

Inspired by summer, seaside walks and local landmarks, join us for a creative workshop led by artist Wendy Parkin and and creative you own unique ice-cream and Fab! lolly artwork.

• Workshop
• Everyone

Join us on a self-guided day and experience history and tales from 1000 years of living history.

• Public
• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join us on a self-guided day and experience history and tales from 1000 years of living history.

• Public
• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Find out how paper was invented and make your own 3D paper sculpture.

• Creative
• Everyone

Join us for a family friendly object handling session at the Oriental Museum.

• Accessible
• Public
• Family friendly
• Children and families

Since the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 there has been a concerted effort to record the experiences of those who survived.

• Partnerships & Collaboration
• Public
• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Everyone

A self-guided visit to Durham Castle to enjoy the historic and beautiful surroundings at your own pace. Activities for children, games and dressing up to be provided in the Great Hall.

• Public
• Everyone

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

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

Conservators will be showing some of the tools and techniques of the kind of traditional hand bookbinding found in Cosin's Library.

• Public
• Everyone

Visit our small World Heritage Site courtyard garden and make a small scented sachet using herbs Shakespeare names in his plays, in celebration of the 400 year anniversary of his First Folio.

• Accessible
• Creative
• Public
• Workshop
• Everyone

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Join the Curator of the Museum of Archaeology for a guided tour of our exhibition exploring the Prehistoric and Roman history of Durham.

• Accessible
• Public
• Tour
• Everyone

Find out about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year festival, and make a shofar musical instrument.

• Creative
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Outreach & community
• Everyone

Sign up on the day at Palace Green Library for a free tour of Durham Castle.

• Public
• Tour
• Everyone

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

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

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

"Speed Arting" makes networking more enjoyable and creative, enjoy a fun and informal atmosphere to maximize connection and minimise anxiety.

• Accessible
• Creative
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Partnerships & Collaboration
• Public
• Everyone

Get into autumn and try weaving your own artwork from a range of natural materials.

• Creative
• Outreach & community
• Everyone

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

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

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Bob Middlemass and the late Rolfe Mitchinson are known as the Pirecebridge Divers. Over 30 years, they recovered nearly 4,000 objects from the riverbed at Piercebridge. In this talk, Bob will talk about diving and finding this remarkable collection.

• Lecture
• Outreach & community
• Public
• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Everyone

An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.

• Exhibitions
• Everyone

Design your own Japanese-style fan.

• Creative
• Outreach & community
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Inspired by the Oriental Museum's collection of film posters, make your own fantasy film poster with you as the star.

• Outreach & community
• Public
• Workshop
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone
• Young People

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Explore our new art exhibition and make your own piece of Pop Art.

• Outreach & community
• Public
• Workshop
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

The Oriental Museum would like to welcome all neurodivergent students to Durham for the start of the new term. So whether you are a fresher looking to meet new friends, or a returning student you can join us on Thursday 19 October, 5-7pm when the galleries are generally quieter. You will be able to explore the museum galleries and have fun making your very own Chinese-inspired pot from clay.

• Accessible
• Creative
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Lates
• Student experience
• Students in HE

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Spot the Japanese fans on display and decorate your own fan to take home.

• Outreach & community
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

A Friends of the Oriental Museum lecture by Crispin Paine MA FMA FSA, Visiting Fellow, Open University

• Lecture
• Friends of the Oriental Museum

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Church Commissioners' files reveal the negotiations behind many of the developments within South Shields during the first half of the last century. Join archivist Andrew Gray for a virtual tour through these archives, taking in the sights, smells and social conditions of early 20th century South Shields.

• Lecture
• Outreach & community
• Public
• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Celebrate autumn and make a wish under our community Banyan tree then create your own leafy autumn creature.

• Outreach & community
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

A North East Ancient Egypt Society and Friends of the Oriental Museum joint study day.

• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Everyone
• Friends of the Oriental Museum
• Lifelong Learners and Community groups

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

This event is now SOLD OUT Steady your nerves for a unique and atmospheric family tour around Durham Castle!

• Tour
• Family friendly

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

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

Learn about the Oriental Museum sundial and make your own to take home.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

• Accessible
• Exhibition
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Join us for some fun, autism-friendly crafts for families at the Oriental Museum when the galleries are quieter. Explore the museum galleries and get creative with some super lego!

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Outreach & community
• Workshop
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Calling all craft kids and grown-ups! Help us prepare for Diwali and make some colourful decorations to display in the museum.

• Outreach & community
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Come and see the Ancient Egyptian jewellery on display and make your own Egyptian collar necklace.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Accessible
• Exhibition
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

A Friends of the Oriental Museum event with speaker Ms Tanju Sen, Volunteer, Oriental Museum

• Lecture
• Friends of the Oriental Museum

It’s that time of year again, The STUDENT ART PRIZE is back for 2023/24! We would like to invite you to find out more about the prize and launch this year’s theme of PARADISE.

• Accessible
• Creative
• Public
• Everyone

Find out about Japanese Noh theatre and decorate your own theatre mask.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Create a prick and stitch Christmas card or flower bookmark using metallic thread.

• Workshop
• Everyone

Celebrate the Hindu festival of lights with this special late night opening. Visitors can enjoy traditional puja prayers to the goddess Lakshmi, music delicious food, games and more.

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Outreach & community
• Partnerships & Collaboration
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone
• Friends of the Oriental Museum
• Under 5s
• Young People

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

• Accessible
• Exhibition
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Drop in for a faith object handling session and try fun craft activities.

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

This talk, accompanied by images from its archive collection, will explore ten facts about the University’s story that you (probably) weren’t aware of, and trace the evolution of a unique institution.

• Lecture
• Outreach & community
• Public
• Talks, training, seminars & conferences
• Everyone

Explore our new art exhibition and design your own protest poster for something you care about.

• Workshop
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

The 2023 Annual General Meeting

• Charity & volunteering
• Friends of the Oriental Museum

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Spot a very special red robe on display and make your own red artwork.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st Thursday of every month.

• Accessible
• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Castle Community Action are so excited to invite you to University College JCR’s upcoming Christmas Community Day on the 9th December.

• Outreach & community
• Children and families
• Everyone

Check out the 700 year old Buddha head on display and then make a mandala, a traditional form of Buddhist art.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join us for a unique visit to Durham Castle for the whole family to celebrate the festive season.

• Tour
• Family friendly

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

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

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 4th Thursday of every month (with the exception of December).

• Accessible
• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

• Workshop
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Tour
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

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

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Learn about how spices were traded along the Silk Road and make your own mini spice bag to take home.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone

Design and prepare a glass flower stake using a range of coloured glass frits.

• Workshop
• Everyone

Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.

• Public
• Tour
• Children and families
• Everyone