What’s On Events Calendar
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Buddha's Birthday
10 May 2025 - 10 May 2025
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Celebrate the most important day in the Buddhist calendar and join us for making, meditation, talks on Buddhism and traditional Buddha Bathing. There will also be a new Gallery trail and introduction to yoga session. Suitable for all the family.
- Creative
- Outreach & community
- Workshop
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
Little Dragons
14 May 2025 - 14 May 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Beastly Guardians
17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Learn about animal-headed gods around the world and make your own animal guardian.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
21 May 2025 - 21 May 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Camel Caravan
24 May 2025 - 24 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Be inspired by our new community exhibition and make your own cute camel art.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Bloom Room
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Join us in the Bloom Room and decorate our giant flowers - perfect for budding artists.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Crypt Curses
30 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Discover some spooky curses from around the world and make a lucky charm
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Sketch Up!
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Try some easy drawing and tracing techniques and draw like a pro!
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
04 June 2025 - 04 June 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Beat Builders
07 June 2025 - 07 June 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Spot a giant drum and make one of your very own!
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
11 June 2025 - 11 June 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Amulet Making Workshop
14 June 2025 - 14 June 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Learn about amulets and talismans and make your own pendant.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Little Dragons
18 June 2025 - 18 June 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Little Dragons
25 June 2025 - 25 June 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Little Dragons
02 July 2025 - 02 July 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Little Dragons
09 July 2025 - 09 July 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Little Dragons
16 July 2025 - 16 July 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Little Dragons
23 July 2025 - 23 July 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
Little Dragons
30 July 2025 - 30 July 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Oriental Museum
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
What’s on across our venues
Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Historic Libraries at Palace Green, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology and our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Whatever your interest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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