What’s On Events Calendar

The Durham MG & Classic Car Club was formed in 2001 for local car enthusiasts interested in MG cars, both classic and modern. This informal gathering will showcase cars representing models produced from the late 1940s through to the early 2000s.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

A youth group for 12-18 year olds to learn practical art skills.

• Creative
• School students

Want to sharpen your drawing skills or draw? Join our Arts Social with Durham University's Art Collection for a tutored drawing session.

• Creative
• Everyone
• Lifelong Learners and Community groups
• Students in HE

Handle some archaeological finds from Ancient Egypt and China and try our special archaeology trail.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Want to sharpen your drawing skills or draw? Join our Arts Social with Durham University's Art Collection for a tutored drawing session.

• Creative
• Everyone
• Lifelong Learners and Community groups
• Students in HE

Did you know that yaks were a vital part of the first attempts to climb Mount Everest? Find out why and make cute yak puppet.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Explore our new exhibition, try our new playful gallery trail and make your own game.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Get a free mini sketchbook and try some easy, fun drawing ideas.

• Workshop
• Family friendly
• Children and families

Learn about the Chinese terracotta army, and make your own terracotta warrior from clay.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Find out why many Ancient Egyptians had terrible teeth and make a set of chompers from plasticine.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Decorate a glass jar with your favourite colours.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Experiment with colour and try paper marbling.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

See our huge Ancient Egyptian temple frieze and then make your own relief sculpture.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Explore the sights and sounds of the Himalayas and make a cool mountain zine.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

A youth group for 12-18 year olds to learn practical art skills.

• Creative
• School students

Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

See a beautiful boat on display and make your own watercolour sail boat.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Find out about the ancient Egyptian obelisk on display and create your own 3D model to take home.

• Family friendly
• Children and families

Learn some Chinese characters and try writing your own.

• Family friendly
• Children and families