What’s On Events Calendar

Learn more about the current exhibition hosted inside Durham Castle and have more time to enjoy it at the end of a standard tour.

• Exhibition
• Public
• Tour
• Everyone

Oriental Museum is open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Research event
• Everyone

Have you ever thrown a coin in a wishing well? You might not know it, but that is a kind of ritual! This exhibition will explore the rich ritual history of the rivers of County Durham, showcasing local objects from the Bronze Age to the medieval period and beyond.

• Exhibition
• Everyone

Taotie were Chinese mythical animals. Spot some taotie faces on display and make your own terrifying taotie mask.

• Holiday activities
• Outreach & community
• Public
• Everyone

Join us in the Botanic Garden on Sunday 18 June, to celebrate Summer with a full day of fun and a host of FREE activities for all the family!

• Festival

Join us for this celebration of talent in this showcase which celebrates the power of the everyday, followed by open mic spots and a Q&A on working in the creative industries.

• Creative
• Discussion
• Everyone
• Students in HE

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.

• Accessible
• Public

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.

• Accessible
• Public

Learn more about the current exhibition hosted inside Durham Castle and have more time to enjoy it at the end of a standard tour.

• Exhibition
• Public
• Tour
• Everyone

Palace Green Library is open until 7pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

• Exhibitions
• Lates
• Public
• Everyone

This talk by a group of Master of Arts Museum and Artefact Studies students will share some anecdotes and information about the fun and challenges of creating an exhibition to do with rituals.

• Exhibition
• Lecture
• Public
• Everyone

Find out why the Ancient Egyptians were fascinated by frogs and make a froggy puppet to take home.

• Holiday activities
• Outreach & community
• Public
• Everyone

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.

• Accessible
• Public

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.

• Accessible
• Public

Join Durham University Poetry Society for this workshop, exploring nature writing and magical realism.

• Creative
• Workshop
• Everyone
• Students in HE

Join artist Alice Highet on this sensory walk of Durham City.

• Creative
• Workshop
• Everyone
• Students in HE

Find out about the Festival of Sacrifice and try making some Islamic-style geometric art.

• Creative
• Festival
• Everyone
• Lifelong Learners and Community groups

Join artist Gail Bell and try painting on glass and Perspex using a variety of tools and techniques.

• Outreach & community
• Public
• Workshop
• Everyone

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

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