What’s On Events Calendar
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Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
29 September 2023 - 12 May 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
An exhibition celebrating the work of emerging contemporary artists and designers from the Middle East and North Africa recently acquired by the Oriental Museum.
- Exhibitions
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
15 January 2024 - 15 January 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
16 January 2024 - 16 January 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Plasticine Paradise with Paul Raymond
16 January 2024 - 16 January 2024
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Oriental Museum
Join artist Paul Raymond for an evening of experimental sculpture based on the theme of 'Paradise'.
- Creative
- Everyone
- Friends of the Oriental Museum
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
- School students
- Students in HE
- Young People
Little Dragons
17 January 2024 - 17 January 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 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
- Under 5s
Little Dragons
17 January 2024 - 17 January 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 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
- Under 5s
Durham Castle Guided Tours
17 January 2024 - 17 January 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
18 January 2024 - 18 January 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
19 January 2024 - 19 January 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
Winter Wonderland
20 January 2024 - 20 January 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Inspired by our Japanese woodblock print, try making your own snowy picture.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
- Everyone
Durham Castle Guided Tours
20 January 2024 - 20 January 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
North East Ancient Egypt Society Lectures
20 January 2024 - 20 January 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
A North East Ancient Egypt Society event
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Everyone
- Friends of the Oriental Museum
- Lifelong Learners and Community groups
Durham Castle Guided Tours
21 January 2024 - 21 January 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
Join one of our guided tours of Durham Castle - experience 1000 years of fascinating history and discover how the building has evolved in time and functions today as the home of University College.
- Public
- Tour
- Children and families
- Everyone
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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