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Curriculum Enrichment

Enrich your curriculum through the incredible narratives of our collections. Promoting a safe space for debate, discussion and thought to reflect upon our own and other cultures.

This is a bespoke service, so for more information or to discuss possibilities with your group, get in touch with us.

Learn more about our sessions

LGBTQ+ Narratives

Exploring hidden queer histories, understanding and interpretation within our collections. This session is bespoke so please email 4schools@durham.ac.uk.
Portrait orientation postcard for the 1996 Indian film Daayra (Translation: The Square Circle) (See notes for information on the film) produced for the French market. The postcard features the images of the two central characters The Transvestite played by Nirmal Pandey and The Girl played by Sonali Kulkarni.

Collections in Context

Focussing on our Egyptian collection, explore this society from an African context and how this continent shaped Ancient Egypt. Please email 4schools@durham.ac.uk.
New Kingdom mummy mask

Co-Curation of Collections

We co-curate displays with communities to reflect their lived experiences represented within our collections. Contact 4schools@durham.ac.uk to discuss with your class
Person in traditional costume from China talks to a student musician (they have their back to the camera)

Videos and Podcasts

We offer a selection of thought provoking videos and podcasts to stimulate thought, curiosity and discussion.
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An adult and child looking at an exhibit at the Oriental Museum

Projects

We have worked with community, school and faith groups on a wide range of projects. If this is something you are interested in, please do get in touch.

Past Projects Arts Award Projects