What's On

Come along and try activities linked to our archaeology collections and travelling exhibitions. To receive regular information about our programme of activities, please send a request to archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk .

For information on all the events happening right across Durham University, see the University's What's On Guide.

Family activities 

May 2013

Please note: these activities are all on between 1 and 3pm.

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May - The Great Greeks

Find out about the ancient legend of the Trojan Horse and make your own to take home.

Whitsun Half Term Holiday

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May - The Romans are Coming

Find out about the Romans and make a helmet and sword to do battle in!

Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th May - Lovely Leather

Humans have been working leather for thousands of years. Have a go at making your own leather purse or wrist guard.

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June - Let's go on an adventure!

Make a special notebook to record all your travels and adventures.

The Museum of Archaeology is moving to a new home. A new, larger gallery will be opening on Palace Green in 2014. To enable us to carry out the work for the new gallery, the Old Fulling Mill will be closing on 3rd June. During the closed period families can still enjoy craft activities on Saturdays at the Oriental Museum. Please visit the Oriental Museum website for further information.