APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 2017
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Fabulous family events
across Durham University this Summer CLUBS Little Bookworms
Little Dragons
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Little Bookworms is a group for children under 5, their parents and carers. Come along every Monday morning 10.30am11.30am for fantastic stories, crafts, messy play, singing, games and much more.
Little Dragons is the Oriental Museum’s group for under 5s, their parents and carers. Come along every Wednesday between 10am-11am for fun crafts, messy play, object handling, stories and role playing.
£1 per child (parents/carers free). No booking necessary, just drop in. For further information please contact +44 (0)191 334 2932.
£1 per child (parents/carers free). No booking necessary, just drop in. For further information please contact +44 (0)191 334 5691.
Durham Archaeology Explorers Oriental Museum Children aged 7 - 11 years are invited to join Durham University Museums’ Archaeology Club. The group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2pm-4pm at the Oriental Museum. Through exciting hands-on experiments and activities, the club investigates all aspects of archaeology and explores Durham’s own archaeological secrets. Charges apply. Spaces are limited, so booking is required. For further information please call +44 (0)191 334 5694.
PLEASE NOTE • Events are drop-in and there is no need to pre-book activities, unless otherwise stated
• Participation in all activities is included in the usual admission price, unless otherwise stated
• Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult
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• Activities are generally suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years, unless otherwise stated
Adults without children are generally discouraged from taking part in family events, but may be allowed to do so at the discretion of the event leader, should places be available
APRIL From Sat 1 April to Sun 30 April
Botanic Garden
10am-5pm
SIGNS OF SPRING Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden (subject to availability).
Sat 1 April
DAZZLING DRAGONS
1pm-3pm
Dragons are an important symbol in Chinese culture. Make your own dragon puppet to take home.
Sat 1 & Sun 2 April
MAKE YOUR OWN DLI BADGE
1pm-3pm
Just like the cap badges of the DLI, make your own badge to take away with you.
Sat 8 April
EGG-TASTIC
1pm-3pm
Celebrate the Easter season and make your own Vietnamesestyle artwork from egg shells.
Sat 8 & Sun 9 April
CRACKING CROWNS
1pm-3pm
The Prince Bishops of Durham had a crown, so why can’t you? Create your own version to take home.
Tues 11 April
GET THE GIRAFFITUDE FOR STORYTELLING
11am-3pm
Popular UK Author, Ingrid Sylvestre, will be telling stories featuring her famous giraffe family, The Neckmans.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Wed 12 April
VAISAKHI
1pm-3pm
Celebrate the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi and create your own sparkly headband.
Fri 14 & Sat 15 April
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND
10am-4pm
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the Garden.
Sat 15 April
HOORAY FOR HATS
1pm-3pm
Make a bright and colourful Korean hat.
Sat 15 & Sun 16 April
SWASHBUCKLING SWORDS
1pm-3pm
Sun 16 & Mon 17 April 10am-4pm
Be inspired by the swords on display in our archaeology gallery. Which one will you try to recreate?
14TH EASTER CHICK HUNT Easter chicks are believed to be hiding in the Garden. Come along and see how many you can spot in this fun family event.
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park and Ride.
Wed 19 April
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FLAMING FLIES
1pm-3pm
Golden flies were awarded for bravery in Ancient Egypt. Create your own golden fly necklace to wear with pride.
Fri 21 April 1pm-3pm
TEACUP TRAVELS SPECIAL EVENT As seen on Cbeebies, like Charlotte and Lokesh you can hunt for the Japanese netsuke and create your own to take home.
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Sat 22 April
CHEERY CHERRY BLOSSOMS
1pm-3pm
Step into spring and create your own cherry blossom branch.
Sat 22 & Sun 23 April
Oriental Museum
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
10am-4pm
WORLD HERITAGE WEEKEND A weekend of family friendly activities across the Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site – visit our website in early April for more details.
Sat 22 & Sun 23 April
WORLD HERITAGE SITE CRAFTING
1pm-3pm
Come and try your hand at making a simple proggy mat based on what you can see on the Durham World Heritage Site.
Sun 23 April
GREEN WOODWORKING EVENT
10am-4pm
Local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will be in the Garden. He will be demonstrating a pole lathe and a shave horse and giving people a chance to have a go.
Sat 29 April
TERRIBLE TRENCHES
1pm-3pm
Explore our new exhibition on the First World War and make your own trench art.
Sat 29 & Sun 30 April
MAY DAY
1pm-3pm
Sat 29 & Sun 30 April, & Mon 1 May 10am-4pm
Celebrate the May Day Bank Holiday by making your own beautiful flower decorations to take home with you.
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the Garden.
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
MAY From Mon 1 to Wed 31 May
BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
10am-5pm
Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden (subject to availability).
Sat 6 May
JAPANESE CHILDREN’S DAY
1pm-3pm
Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day, make a cool carp banner, dress up in our fantastic array of kimonos and take some selfies.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 May
COLOURFUL CERAMICS
1pm-3pm
Take inspiration from our archaeology collections and make your own ceramic masterpiece to take home.
Sat 13 May
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
1pm-5pm
BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY SPECIAL EVENT Join us for crafts, meditation and traditional Buddha bathing. Suitable for all the family.
Sat 13 & Sun 14 May
COATS OF ARMS
1pm-3pm
Every castle needs its own coat of arms, come and create your own.
Sat 20 May
TERRIBLE TUT
1pm-3pm
Explore the Ancient Egyptian death masks on display and create your own Tutankhamun mask to wear.
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Sat 20 & Sun 21 May
LUCET WEAVING
1pm-3pm
Try your hand at weaving – Anglo-Saxon style! Take away what you make and amaze your friends with your historical crafting.
Sat 27 May
TIME FOR TEA
1pm-3pm
Find out about the mysterious tea ceremony and decorate a teapot.
Sat 27 & Sun 28 May
FUN FLAGS
1pm-3pm
Sat 27, Sun 28 & Mon 29 May
Design your own battalion flag to remember your visit to the DLI Collection Gallery.
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND
10am-4pm
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the Garden.
Mon 29 May
FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN PLANT SALE
10am-4pm
The annual “Friends of the Garden” plant sale returns with a wide selection of plants and seeds available for purchase. There will also be cacti and succulents for sale from the Teesside branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society.
Wed 31 May
MAKE SOME NOISE!
1pm-3pm
Design and create your own Chinese drum.
Wed 31 May
FAMILY FUN TOUR
2.15pm-3.30pm
Enjoy a family-focused tour around Durham Castle, with activities for children throughout the tour. Explore what it was like to live and work in Durham Castle in the past and find out more about some of the characters who have made Durham Castle their home over the centuries. Normal charges apply and please book in advance to avoid disappointment. To book please call +44 (0)191 334 2932 or contact castle.tours@durham.ac.uk
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Durham Castle
JUNE From Thurs 1 to Fri 30 June
FABULOUS FLOWERS
10am-5pm
Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden (subject to availability).
Fri 2 June
SUPER SAMURAI
1pm-3pm
Both men and women could be Japanese samurai warriors. Join us to create your own samurai helmet.
Sat 3 June
PRETTY PEACOCKS
1pm-3pm
Peacocks are the national bird of India. Explore our Indian Gallery and make your own peacock puppet.
Sat 3 & Sun 4 June
MILITARY PLUMES AND POMPOMS
1pm-3pm
Make your own military plume inspired by those on display in the DLI Collection Gallery to adorn your own headband.
Sat 10 June
POWERFUL PYRAMIDS
1pm-3pm
Make your own 3D pyramid, just like the Ancient Egyptians.
Sat 10 & Sun 11 June
FUTURE PORTRAITS
1pm-3pm
Create a portrait of how you think you will look in the future.
Sat 17 June
LOVELY LANTERNS
1pm-3pm
Make a beautiful Chinese lantern and learn to write Chinese characters.
Sat 17 & Sun 18 June
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND
10am-4pm
Sat 17 & Sun 18 June 1pm-3pm
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the Garden.
FATHER’S DAY CARDS Come and make a beautiful handmade card ready for Father’s Day.
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Palace Green Library
Sat 24 June
CELEBRATE EID
1pm-3pm
Find out about the Islamic festival of Eid and make a beautiful Eid hanging decoration.
Sat 24 & Sun 25 June
TERRIFIC TIME MACHINES
1pm-3pm
Celebrate our new exhibition on time travel by designing your very own time machine.
Sun 25 June
DURHAM CASTLE GOES MEDIEVAL Medieval-themed Family Day. Castle Community Action (CCA) and Durham Castle Museum have teamed together to offer you a unique experience at Durham Castle.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library Durham Castle
Places for the event itself are limited and need to be booked in advance, a small booking fee applies, see webpage for more details.
JULY From Sat 1 to Mon 31 July
Botanic Garden
SIGNS OF SUMMER
10am-5pm
Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden (subject to availability).
Sat 1 July
SUPER SUMO
1pm-3pm
Sumo is the national sport of Japan. Make your own sumo game.
Sat 1 July
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
11am-4pm
FANCY FACE PAINTING What do you want to be today? A fierce tiger or a delicate butterfly? Come along to the Garden and turn into your favourite animal at our nature-inspired face painting session. Sat 1 & Sun 2 July 1pm-3pm
CODE CRACKING In the future things may be different, try deciphering some of our codes so you can crack the codes of the future.
Palace Green Library
Sat 8 July
CRAZY CROWNS
1pm-3pm
Find out about the Chinese Emperors and create your own dazzling crown.
Sat 8 & Sun 9 July
THE DISTANT FUTURE
1pm-3pm
What will your home, village, town or city look like in the year 3017? Create your own drawing of Durham in the future.
Sun 9 July
MG CAR DISPLAY
10am-4pm
Durham MG Owners’ Club showcase their cars at the Garden.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
We recommend visitors park at the Park and Ride and use the Kiosk entrance. Sat 15 July
FESTIVAL OF BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY
11am-2pm
To celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology we are holding a finds identification and pot washing session in the gallery. Bring your treasures in and meet your local Finds Liaison Officer from the Portable Antiquities Scheme to have any objects you have unearthed identified, and have a go at pot washing recently discovered archaeology.
Sat 15 July
PERFECT PERFUME
1pm-3pm
Find out how the Ancient Egyptians used to make themselves smell nice and make your own perfume cone.
Sat 15 & Sun 16 July
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND
10am-4pm
Sat 15 & Sun 16 July
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the Garden.
STUPENDOUS STAINED GLASS
1pm-3pm
Inspired by your visit to the Durham World Heritage Site? Create your own version of a stained glass window.
Sat 22 July
TERRIFIC TIBET
1pm-3pm
Make your own special Tibetan-style bracelet.
Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Sat 22 & Sun 23 July 1pm-3pm
Wed 26 July 1pm-3pm
WONDERFUL WATCHES Make your own clock and see whether it helps you tell the time.
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY: CHINESE TOMBS
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Pop along to our object handling station and explore objects found in ancient Chinese tombs with the help of our curators. Suitable for all. Thurs 27 July 10.30am-4pm
MARCO’S CIRCUS WORKSHOP
Botanic Garden
Learn circus tricks, including how to juggle and spin plates, at this fun workshop. We recommend visitors park at the Park and Ride and use the Kiosk entrance.
Fri 28 July 1pm-4pm
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY: DINKY DIG
Oriental Museum
A mini archaeological dig for children. All equipment provided. Be prepared to get muddy!
Sat 29 July
FABULOUS FLOWERS
1pm-3pm
Explore our touchable Hindu shrine and create your own beautiful paper lotus flower.
Sat 29 & Sun 30 July
DLI POSTER
1pm-3pm
Remember the men who served in the DLI by making your own remembrance poster using our printing kit.
Mon 31 July
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
10am-4pm
The ever popular Teddy Bears’ Picnic returns. Join us for a day of bear-related fun. We recommend visitors park at the Park and Ride and use the Kiosk entrance.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
AUGUST From Tues 1 to Thurs 31 Aug
MARVELLOUS MINI-BEASTS
10am-5pm
Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden (subject to availability).
Wed 2 Aug
FAMILY FUN TOUR
10.15am-11.30am
Enjoy a family-focused tour around Durham Castle, with activities for children throughout the tour. Explore what it was like to live and work in Durham Castle in the past and find out more about some of the characters who have made Durham Castle their home over the centuries.
Botanic Garden
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply and please book in advance to avoid disappointment. To book please call +44 (0)191 334 2932 or contact castle.tours@durham.ac.uk
Wed 2 Aug
AWESOME AMULETS
1pm-3pm
Follow in the footsteps of the Ancient Egyptians and create your own amulet necklace.
Wed 2 & Thurs 3 Aug
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE
11.15am-4.15pm
Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace. Our knowledgeable guides and volunteers will be around to answer your questions and share some of the stories and hidden histories of the castle.
Oriental Museum
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply.
Fri 4 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm
AUTISM FRIENDLY FAMILY ACTIVITIES: SOARING SCULPTURES
Oriental Museum
Children with autism, learning or sensory impairments and their families are invited to take part in our quiet-time craft activities: Create your own 3D sculpture.
Fri 4 Aug
SOARING SCULPTURES
1pm-3pm
The Oriental Museum has lots of sculptures on display. Come and explore and make your own 3D sculpture.
Oriental Museum
Sat 5 Aug
BEAUTIFUL BUNNIES
1pm-3pm
Take inspiration from Molang the rabbit and create your own crazy character.
Sat 5 & Sun 6 Aug
AMAZING ALIENS
1pm-3pm
It might not just be humans that you meet on your journey through time, create your own alien headband and pretend that you’re an alien.
Wed 9 Aug
SMOOTH AS SILK
1pm-3pm
Silk was an ancient Chinese secret. Learn how silk is made and make a slithery silkworm.
Wed 9 & Thurs 10 Aug
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE
11.15am-4.15pm
Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace. Our knowledgeable guides and volunteers will be around to answer your questions and share some of the stories and hidden histories of the castle.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply. Thurs 10 Aug
CRAZY CREATURES
10am-4pm
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day. Animal encounters with rabbits, frogs, snakes, spiders, mice and other animals to enjoy.
Botanic Garden
We recommend visitors park at the Park and Ride and use the Kiosk entrance. Fri 11 Aug
SUPER SWORDS
1pm-3pm
Have a look at the swords on display in the galleries and create your own mighty weapon.
Sat 12 Aug
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
1pm-3pm
WONDERFUL WEATHER Celebrate summer and make a Japanese fine weather doll. Sat 12 & Sun 13 Aug 1pm-3pm
SUPER SCIENTIST Make your own ruler so you can make measurements and become a scientist.
Palace Green Library
Wed 16 Aug
POWERFUL POTS
1pm-3pm
Explore the Oriental Museum’s collection of Chinese ceramics and decorate your own mini vase to take home.
Wed 16 & Thurs 17 Aug
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE
11.15am-4.15pm
Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace. Our knowledgeable guides and volunteers will be around to answer your questions and share some of the stories and hidden histories of the castle.
Oriental Museum
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply.
Thurs 17 Aug
FAMILY FUN TOUR
10.15am-11.30am
Enjoy a family-focused tour around Durham Castle, with activities for children throughout the tour. Explore what it was like to live and work in Durham Castle in the past and find out more about some of the characters who have made Durham Castle their home over the centuries.
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply and please book in advance to avoid disappointment. To book please call +44 (0)191 334 2932 or contact castle.tours@durham.ac.uk
Thurs 17 Aug 11am-4pm
STICK YOUR NECK OUT FOR STORIES!
Botanic Garden
Join artist-author Ingrid Sylvestre for a day of giraffe storytelling as favourite characters Necky Becky and family stick their necks out for their dreams. Each short story will begin on the hour, with fun activities in between. Fri 18 Aug 10.30am-12.30pm
AUTISM FRIENDLY FAMILY ACTIVITIES: LOVELY LIONS
Oriental Museum
Children with autism, learning or sensory impairments and their families are invited to take part in our quiet-time craft activities: Make a lion mask. Fri 18 Aug 1pm-3pm
LOVELY LIONS Everyone loves our Chinese lion which hangs from the gallery ceiling. Come and say hello and make a lion mask.
Sat 19 Aug
AMAZING ART
1pm-3pm
Make your own personal calligraphy portrait and see yourself as never before.
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Sat 19 & Sun 20 Aug
SUNNY SUNDIAL
1pm-3pm
Have you seen our sundial in the gallery? Make your own sundial to tell the time in a new way.
Mon 21 Aug
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
10am-4pm
The ever popular Teddy Bears’ Picnic returns. Join us for a day of bear-related fun.
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
We recommend visitors park at the Park and Ride and use the Kiosk entrance. Wed 23 Aug
AWESOME ASTRONOMY
1pm-3pm
The people of the ancient Near East were fantastic astronomers. Make your own telescope to star-gaze with.
Wed 23 & Thurs 24 Aug
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE
11.15am-4.15pm
Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace. Our knowledgeable guides and volunteers will be around to answer your questions and share some of the stories and hidden histories of the castle.
Oriental Museum
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply. . Fri 25 Aug 1pm-3pm
TEACUP TRAVELS SPECIAL EVENT
Oriental Museum
Follow in the footsteps of Charlotte and Lokesh and create your own special Japanese inro container. Sat 26 Aug
PRINTS WITH PIZZAZZ
1pm-3pm
Explore our Japanese prints and try making your own lino print.
Sat 26 & Sun 27 Aug
PERFECT PUPPETS
1pm-3pm
Sat 26, Sun 27 & Mon 28 Aug 10am-4pm
Make your own puppet inspired by the objects in our museum.
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the Garden.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Wed 30 Aug
HOORAY FOR HIEROGLYPHS
1pm-3pm
Create your own Ancient Egyptian cartouche and write your name in hieroglyphs.
Wed 30 & Thurs 31 Aug
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE
11.15am-4.15pm
Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace. Our knowledgeable guides and volunteers will be around to answer your questions and share some of the stories and hidden histories of the castle.
Oriental Museum
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply.
SEPTEMBER From Fri 1 to Sat 30 Sept
TERRIFIC TREES
10am-5pm
Pick up a leaflet from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden (subject to availability).
Fri 1 Sept
MAGNIFICENT MEDALS
1pm-3pm
Explore our exhibition on the First World War and design and create your own medal.
Sat 2 Sept
SUPER SCROLLS
1pm-3pm
Take inspiration from our Chinese scrolls and create your own ancient masterpiece to take home.
Sat 2 & Sun 3 Sept
DEAR DIARY
1pm-3pm
A good time traveller always makes a note. Record your travels in your own diary.
Sun 3 Sept
DURHAM ORCHID SHOW
10am-4pm
The Durham Orchid Show will be held at Josephine Butler College, next to Durham University Botanic Garden. There will be displays from Orchid Societies and the chance to buy orchids from a variety of specialist growers. As usual, visitors are welcome to bring any of their own plants along to the show if they would like advice about them. There will also be cultural talks by guest speakers and plenty of opportunity to ask for guidance. Organised by Darlington and District Orchid Society and with the support of Durham University, the show is a very popular and enjoyable event. Entry to the Orchid Show is free. Standard admission charges apply for the Botanic Garden. Parking is available at the Park and Ride.
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Josephine Butler College, next to the Botanic Garden
Sat 9 Sept
PERFECT PUPPETS
1pm-3pm
Create your own wonderful shadow puppet.
Sat 9 & Sun 10 Sept
BEAUTIFUL BOOKMARKS
1pm-3pm
Here at Palace Green Library we love books and we love reading. Make your own special bookmark for your favourite stories.
Sat 16 Sept
DRAMATIC DUCKS
1pm-3pm
Ducks symbolise peace and affection. Have a look at our lovely Korean wedding ducks and make your own duck puppet.
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Sept
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND
10am-4pm
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the Garden.
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Sept
MYSTERIOUS MASKS
1pm-3pm
As a time traveller you will need a disguise, make yourself a mask so that no one recognises you.
Sat 23 Sept
EXCELLENT X-RAYS
1pm-3pm
Find out about the x-rays carried out on our Ancient Egyptian mummy and make an x-ray to take away.
Sat 23 & Sun 24 Sept
MILITARY MUSICALS
1pm-3pm
Music was important to those who served with the DLI. Come along and see what you can make.
Sat 30 Sept
MIGHTY MOUNTAINS
1pm-3pm
Explore our new exhibition on Nepal: Resilience Within The Rubble, and make your own snowy mountain picture.
Sat 30 Sept & Sun 1 Oct
VICIOUS VIKINGS
1pm-3pm
Sail away this weekend with your very own mini Viking Ship.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Palace Museum Green Library
Palace Green Library
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS ORIENTAL MUSEUM A Good Reputation Endures Forever: The Chinese Labour Corps on the Western Front
MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY, PALACE GREEN LIBRARY Living on the Hills Gallery
Fri 7 April to Sun 24 Sept
Fri 16 June to Sun 29 Oct
An exhibition exploring the role of the thousands of Chinese men who risked their lives alongside the British armed forces during the First World War.
Decay: Discover how objects deteriorate over time in this new exhibition curated by the MA Museum students: from blackened leather shoes to brightly painted sculptures and much more.
PALACE GREEN LIBRARY
PALACE GREEN LIBRARY
Time Machines : The Past, The Future, and How Stories Take Us There
Heaven, Hell and Hope
Sat 27 May to Sun 3 Sept
Opening Sat 14 Oct A journey through life and the afterlife with Dante.
A special exhibition exploring how stories – those we tell, hear and read – turn us into time travellers and give us all the chance to shape the future.
NEW
ACCESSIBLE TOURS The Oriental Museum runs regular tours for visitors with sensory impairments. To find out more about our programme of touch tours, please see www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum
Heritage Open Days, 7-10 September Heritage Open Days celebrate the country’s fantastic places, history and culture. Durham University Museums and Attractions are again participating in Heritage Open Days, celebrating the unique architecture and extensive history of the beautiful city of Durham. Some of our museums and attractions will be offering free admission, whilst others will be running a range of activities for children and adults. Thurs 7 Sept
DURHAM CASTLE
10.15am-4.15pm
Guided Tours of Durham Castle: tours at 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm, 4.15pm
Durham Castle
Take part in a free tour of Durham Castle. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Please contact castle.tours@durham.ac.uk or +44 (0)191 334 2932 to book your place. Sun 10 Sept 10.15am-2.15pm
Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace. Our knowledgeable guides and volunteers will be around Durham Castle to answer your questions and share some of the stories and hidden histories of the castle. Please note that there may be queues, as there is a limit on the number of people that can be in Durham Castle at one time. There is no need to book.
Fri 8 & Sat 9 Sept
ORIENTAL MUSEUM Explore the Oriental Museum galleries for free on this special weekend and at 2pm join one of our Curator’s Choice tours of the museum. Normal Museum opening hours apply.
Oriental Museum
No need to book, just turn up on the day. From Thurs 7 to Sun 10 Sept
MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY Free entry to the permanent exhibition, Living on the Hills: 10,000 Years of Durham. In addition, free tours around the gallery will take place on Friday and Saturday at 11am with a curator.
Palace Green Library
No need to book, just turn up on the day. Thurs 7 & Fri 8 Sept 2pm and 3pm
PALACE GREEN LIBRARY Enjoy a free tour of our historic libraries, home to the University’s archives and special collections. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Please contact pg.library@durham.ac.uk or +44(0)191 334 2932 to book your place.
Palace Green Library
Heritage Open Days, 7-10 September Thurs 7, Sat 9 & Sun 10 Sept
WORLD HERITAGE SITE TOURS Free tours of the World Heritage Site will be offered at 2pm each day.
World Heritage Site
Spaces are limited, so pre-booking in advance is required. To book please contact visitor.centre@durham.ac.uk or +44 (0)191 334 3805. Thurs 7 & Fri 8 Sept
DURHAM UNIVERSITY ART TOURS Durham University will be offering free guided tours of the art collections housed amongst two of its buildings: the Palatine Centre (3pm Thursday) and the Business School (3pm Friday). Spaces are limited, so pre-booking in advance is required. To book please visit www.durham.ac.uk/conference.booking or call +44 (0)191 334 2883.
From Thurs 7 to Sun 10 Sept
USHAW COLLEGE Formal guided tours will take place at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm daily.
Palatine Centre and Durham Business School
Ushaw College
Spaces are limited, so tours must be booked in advance. For further details, please visit www.ushaw.org
For more information on Heritage Open Day activities please visit: www.durham.ac.uk/whatson
DURHAM WORLD HERITAGE SITE
WORLD HERITAGE SITE VISITOR CENTRE
DURHAM CASTLE GUIDED TOURS
The World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, on Owengate, Palace Green, enhances the experience of visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle. The Visitor Centre provides visitors with an overview of what a World Heritage Site is, what makes Durham significant, and what there is to see and do on the peninsula.
Durham Castle is a unique building with over 1,000 years of history. Today it is a Grade I Listed Building, an Accredited Museum, part of the World Heritage Site and home to University College, the founding college of Durham University. Enjoy a tour around this unique building and discover some of the history that has put Durham on the map.
The Visitor Centre also provides a central point of information about places to visit on the World Heritage Site including the Castle and the Cathedral with its Claustral Buildings housing the Treasures of St Cuthbert. The Centre also complements the work of Durham University Palace Green Library on the opposite side of the green.
Tours during University Term Mon 24 April 2017 to Fri 23 June 2017
Like the rest of the World Heritage Site, the Visitor Centre provides interactive experiences for visitors including exhibitions, performances and hands-on family activities. We have visits from Neil Molloy of Swallow Heritage, demonstrating the stonemason’s art and drop-in days with the Durham Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers scheduled throughout the summer. The World Heritage Site Visitor Centre can be contacted on visitor.centre@durham.ac.uk or on +44 (0)191 334 3805. For more information on the Durham World Heritage Site visit: www.durhamworldheritagesite.com
Tours are normally available every afternoon of the week at 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm. Tours during University Vacations Mon 24 June 2017 to Sun 1 Oct 2017 Tours are normally available in the mornings at 10.15am and 11.15am and in the afternoons when there are no events at 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm. To book a tour and for daily information on guided tour times visit www.dur.ac.uk/durham.castle or contact Palace Green Library on +44 (0)191 334 2932 or the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre on +44 (0)191 334 3805.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS Durham University has a wealth of other attractions, offering a range of events, musicals, concerts, lectures and workshops for all ages. For the full listing visit www.durham.ac.uk/whatson or visit the individual sites below.
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY The IAS offers an extensive and thought-provoking programme of public lectures and seminars covering a myriad of topics, all tackling themes of public interest. Talks are free and open to all. Please visit our website for more information and lecture listings: www.durham.ac.uk/ias Institute of Advanced Study Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2589 Email: enquiries.ias@durham.ac.uk
DURHAM STUDENT THEATRE With an exciting variety of cutting edge drama, epic musicals, hilarious sketch comedy and intimate productions, DST brings the best of British and International theatre to Durham. Please visit our website for more information and performance listings: www.durham.ac.uk/DST Durham Student Theatre Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1419 Email: student.theatre@durham.ac.uk
MUSICON
Musicon is the University’s Public Concert Series. Administered by the Department of Music, Musicon promotes twelve concerts throughout the year, as well as a regular lunchtime concert series. Please visit our website for more information and performance listings: www.durham.ac.uk/musicon.concerts Musicon Tel: +44 (0)191 334 3156
DURHAM UNIVERSITY VENUES
ORIENTAL MUSEUM Elvet Hill, Durham DH1 3TH Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5694 Email: oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum Opening times: Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm Weekends & Bank Holidays: 12noon-5pm Admission: Adults: £1.50, Child (5-16) & 60+: £0.75, Family (2+3): £3.50, Students & U5s: FREE Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café, shop and limited free parking.
BOTANIC GARDEN Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5518 Email: botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/botanic.garden Opening times: March-Oct: 10am-5pm, Nov-Feb:10am-4pm. Admission: Adults: £4, Child (5-16): £1.50, 60+, Wheelchair Users and Reg. Disabled: £3, Students & U5s: FREE. Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café, shop and free parking.
PALACE GREEN LIBRARY: HOME TO THE MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & OUR EXCITING EXHIBITION, SOMME 1916 Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2932 Email: pg.library@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/palace.green Opening times: Tues-Fri: 10am-4.45pm. Weekends: 12noon-4.45pm Palace Green Library exhibitions will be closed during exhibition change over. See website for details of programme. Admission: For exhibition admission charges please visit website. Additional information: Wheelchair access, accessible toilet, baby changing, café and shop.
DURHAM CASTLE Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2932 Email: castle.tours@durham.ac.uk www.durham.ac.uk/durham.castle Guided tours: Adult £5, Concessions (60+, students, U16s) £4.00, Family day ticket (2+3) £15. Group rates (10+) Adults £4.50, Child / Senior citizen £3.50. Additional information: Limited wheelchair access, please speak to staff for specific details.
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Cosin’s Hall IAS Building
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