Events from the 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024 Reset
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.
08 February 2024
1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Durham Castle
09 February 2024
Calling all craft kids and grown-ups! Welcome in the Lunar New Year and make some dragon decorations to display at the museum.
10 February 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
11 February 2024
12 February 2024
Enjoy our display of traditional Japanese dolls
13 February 2024 - 03 March 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
13 February 2024
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.
14 February 2024 - 06 March 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
14 February 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
15 February 2024
16 February 2024
From baskets to saris, lots of objects around us are woven. Come along and try your hand at nature weaving.
17 February 2024
18 February 2024
19 February 2024
Join us for some fun, autism-friendly crafts for families at the Oriental Museum when the galleries are quieter. Explore the museum galleries and make a Lunar New Year shadow puppet.
20 February 2024
21 February 2024 - 13 March 2024