Welcome from
The Learning and Engagement Team
Learning Online
Explore our collections online with these online resources suitable for all ages in our life long learning ethos.
Engagement Opportunities
The Learning and Engagement Team are proud supporters of Arts Award. For more information about our Arts Award offer and other Art Collection opportunities, please get in touch.
At the Oriental Museum we handled real Ancient Egyptian artefacts and saw a real mummy!
”Year 4 went to Durham Castle to support their castle topic... it was a really enjoyable day out!
”Thank you for a wonderful visit. Your lively and enthusiastic team brought the wonder and magic of early Saxon England to life.
”Many thanks to the Museum staff who made our day such an informative and enjoyable one!
”Taught Sessions
We offer a range of hybrid (on site, outreach and online) interactive colelctions centred sessions across our venues.
Book Your Session
Our range of sessions can be tailored for different age groups and we welcome groups with special educational needs.
Post-16 and Work Experience

For the online Bill Bryson Library resources please click here. We offer a range of sessions, work experience and online resources from Durham University's Library and Collections.