What’s On Events Calendar

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

Find out about the beautiful Korean moon jar with our new audio guide and make a moon garland to hang up.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

In this two-part workshop create your own clay vessel inspired by symbolism from local folklore legend ‘The Lambton Worm’.

• Creative
• Everyone

Using UV lights to make cyanotypes- drawing with light with Student Art Prize, Artist in Residence, Sarah Calavera.

• Creative
• Everyone

Learn all about Anubis, the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld and make your own Anubis mask.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Join us for an enlightening talk on the evolution of medieval seals.

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

Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a festive wreath making workshop. 

• Creative

Find out about Japanese bento boxes and create your own paper sushi, chopsticks and more!

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Join Sue Elsdon in the Glasshouse for a festive flower demonstration. 

• Creative

Everyone is welcome to this hands-on workshop exploring Palestinian textile heritage.

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

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 Mixed Media Artist Sarah Calavera for an exciting hands-on workshop and discover the magic of laser print image transfers!

• Creative
• Everyone

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

• Accessible
• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

Spot the magnificent Chinese lion on display and make your own roar-some lion puppet.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.

• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Join the Durham University Staff Chamber Choir at the Botanic Garden for their 'Music for Christmas' performance.

• Family friendly

Oriental Museum: International projects update Gill Ramsay, Assistant Curator, Oriental Museum

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

Check out an intriguing sculpture called Coral Eye and make your own coral-inspired seascape.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

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

• Holiday activities
• Public
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

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

• Family friendly
• Children and families