What’s On Events Calendar

Experience the joy and wonder of storytelling through the Oriental Museum’s new summer exhibition, Telling Tales Making Stories Come to Life.

• Creative
• Exhibition
• Exhibitions
• Public
• Family friendly
• Everyone

Contemporary artist Dinah Kelly shines a light on the protective powers and symbolism of charms, talismans and amulets.

• Creative
• Exhibition
• Exhibitions
• Public
• Family friendly
• Everyone

Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum

• Exhibition
• Exhibitions
• Public
• Family friendly
• Global
• 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
• Family friendly
• Under 5s

Find out about life in the high mountains of Tibet and make some Buddhist inspired art.

• Accessible
• Creative
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Create a set of three beautiful beaded snowflakes for your Christmas tree.

• Creative
• Public
• Workshop
• Alumni
• 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
• Family friendly
• Under 5s

Spot a cool green, glowing chandelier and make your own glow-in-the-dark artwork.

• Accessible
• Creative
• 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
• Family friendly
• Under 5s

Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.

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

Maces were used in Ancient Egypt as signs of power. Make your very own stick of power!

• Accessible
• Creative
• Holiday activities
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Discover Durham’s hidden treasures: Gary Bankhead reveals 700 years of faith through pilgrim souvenirs from the River Wear.

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

A story of cultural exchange and enduring connection

• Exhibitions
• 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
• Family friendly
• Under 5s

Join curator David Wright to find out more about our new exhibition Away From Home: The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans.

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

Hop on to the life-size ancient chariot at the Oriental Museum and craft your own mini chariot to take away.

• Accessible
• Creative
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone

Explore the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia.

• 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
• Family friendly
• Under 5s

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

Find out how we stop pests from eating the museum's precious collections and make your own museum bug.

• Accessible
• Creative
• Family friendly
• Children and families
• Everyone