What’s On Events Calendar
Elizabeth Baker, StoryTeller
22 August 2024 - 22 August 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Join storyteller, Elizabeth Baker, for a whole host of stories and legends from some of the different countries where the wonderful plants in our Garden grow.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Beautiful Bastet
23 August 2024 - 23 August 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Bastet was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of protection. Find out why she was so important and make a fun cat painting.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
The Shang Dynasty of China
24 August 2024 - 24 August 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Find out about the Shang Dynasty of China and make a scary taotie mask with embossed metal detail.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Mughal Miniatures
28 August 2024 - 28 August 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Create your own Indian-style miniature painting.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Make a Mosaic
30 August 2024 - 30 August 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Create your own mini mosaic from glass tiles.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
Glorious Gardens
31 August 2024 - 31 August 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Get creative and make a mini Japanese Zen garden.
- Family friendly
- Children and families
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.