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Festival of Archaeology: Embroidery Workshop

Explore Durham University’s Museum of Archaeology Greek and Roman collections with artist Sarah Li in this unique workshop. Delve into LGBTQIA+ histories, engage in Queer storytelling, and create your own piece of embroidery.

21 July 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB

  • Creative
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Festival
  • Holiday activities
  • Outreach & community
  • Public

Festival of Archaeology: Romans Take Over Day

Be part of the Festival of Archaeology and DUScience100 with a family-friendly event at the Museum of Archaeology. Join Out There Adventures Living History Team as they bring Roman archaeology to life, and meet our curators who will share fascinating insights into our collections.

21 July 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

  • Holiday activities
  • Outreach & community
  • Public
  • Family friendly

Think of a door: A creative workshop led by the artist Zara Worth

A creative workshop led by the artist Zara Worth for 7 - 14 year olds!

26 July 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

7 Owen Gate, Durham, DH1 3HB

  • Creative
  • Holiday activities
  • Workshop
  • Family friendly
  • Library and Collections

Toy Box

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

27 July 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Sketchbook Workshop

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

31 July 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Workshop
  • Family friendly

Awesome Armies

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

02 August 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Terrible Teeth

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

03 August 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Gorgeous Glass

Decorate a glass jar with your favourite colours.

07 August 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Paper Marbling Workshop

Experiment with colour and try paper marbling.

09 August 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly

Sculpture Saturday

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

10 August 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oriental Museum

  • Family friendly