Summer 2017 What's on for families

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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Botanic Garden

Palace Green Library/ Museum of Archaeology

Durham Castle

Cosin’s Hall IAS Building

Oriental Museum World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

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