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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
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 Fri 1 April to Sat 30 April
Botanic Garden
10am-5pm
SIGNS OF SPRING Pick up an Explorer Backpack from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden. (Subject to availability.)
Fri 1 April
JOURNEY INTO THE AFTERLIFE
1pm-3pm
Follow in the footsteps of the Ancient Egyptians and create a shabti doll to serve you in the afterlife.
Sat 2 April
HEAR ME ROAR!
1pm-3pm
Dragons have been a symbol of power in China for thousands of years. See how many dragons you can spot in the galleries and make a scary dragon mask.
Sat 2 & Sun 3 April
PICTURESQUE POPPY
1pm-3pm
Make a poppy to remember those telling their stories in the Somme exhibition.
Wed 6 April
CRASH BANG WALLOP!
1pm-3pm
Explore the drums in the Oriental Museum’s collections, create your own drum and make some noise.
Friday 8 April
FUN WITH CLAY
1pm-3pm
Sculpt your own moon jar from clay. Aprons will be provided.
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Sat 9 April
POWERFUL POTS
1pm-3pm
Come along and see our beautiful collection of ceramics, and decorate your own porcelain vase to take home.
Sat 9 & Sun 10 April
MARVELLOUS MEDALS
1pm-3pm
Remember the brave men of the Somme by making a centenary medal.
Sat 16 April
COLOURFUL COMBS
1pm-3pm
Celebrate the Sikh festival of Vaisahki and decorate your own wooden comb.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Sat 16 & Sun 17 April 10am-4pm
WORLD HERITAGE WEEKEND Join us for a fun weekend of family activities and tours to celebrate Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sat 16 & Sun 17 April
WILFRED OWEN POEMS
1pm-3pm
Imagine yourself in the Somme and create an artistic poem remembering the battle.
Sat 23 April
CHEERY CHERRY BLOSSOM
1pm-3pm
Celebrate the arrival of spring and make your own Japanese cherry blossom tree picture.
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Sat 23 & Sun 24 April
Palace Green Library
1pm-3pm
SLAY THE DRAGON Come and make your own St. George’s sword to help him slay the dragon.
Sun 24 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 30 April
MESSY MUMMIES
1pm-3pm
Learn all about Ancient Egyptian mummies and create your own canopic jar - complete with gooey organs inside.
Sat 30 April & Sun 1 May
MAY DAY DOODLES
1pm-3pm
From Sat 30 April to Mon 2 May 10am-4pm
Make a flower garland in celebration of May Day.
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the garden.
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
MAY From Sun 1 May to Tue 31 May
BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
10am-5pm
Pick up an Explorer Backpack from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden. (Subject to availability.)
Mon 2 May
JAPANESE CHILDREN’S DAY
1pm-3pm
Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day with traditional carp banner making and origami.
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Sat 7 May
TRICKY TILES
1pm-3pm
Take inspiration from the beautiful patterns in the Oriental Museum and decorate your own ceramic tile to take home.
Oriental Museum
Porcelain pens can stain. Aprons will be provided but please dress appropriately.
Sat 7 & Sun 8 May
Palace Green Library
1pm-3pm
KING’S CROWN George V was king of Britain during WW1. Make a crown fit for a king.
Sat 14 May
BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY FESTIVAL
12noon-5pm
Celebrate Buddha’s birthday with traditional crafts, Asian food, a performance by a Korean drum group and much more.
Oriental Museum
Entry to the museum is free. Sat 14 & Sun 15 May 1pm-3pm
MEMORIAL PLAQUE Make an individual memorial plaque to represent the stories in our galleries.
Sat 21 May 1pm-3pm
SUPER SOAP CARVING Try your hand at soap carving, just like the Chinese craftsmen carved objects from jade.
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Sat 21 & Sun 22 May
FUN WITH FLAGS
1pm-3pm
Look at the different European flags of WW1, can you create a flag for your own country?
Sat 28 May
SUPER SPHINX
1pm-3pm
With the head of a human and the body of a lion, the Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes were terrifying. Come along and sculpt your own.
Sat 28 & Sun 29 May
FUNKY PHOTOGRAPHS
1pm-3pm
From Sat 28 to Mon 30 May 10am-4pm
Using black ink, create a black and white self-portrait in 1916 effect.
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
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
JUNE From Wed 1 June to Thur 30 June 1pm-3pm
Wed 1 June 1pm-3pm
FABULOUS FLOWERS Pick up an Explorer Backpack from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden. (Subject to availability.)
TEACUP TRAVELS SPECIAL: THE LUCKY HORSE
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
As seen on Cbeebies. Explore the lucky horse figurine just like Charlotte and Elliot and craft one to take home.
Fri 3 June
IT’S SO CUTE
1pm-3pm
Come along and meet Molang, the super-cute Korean bunny and create your own amazing sock puppet to take home.
Sat 4 June
GLITTERING GOLD
1pm-3pm
Check out the fantastic jewellery in our South Asia Gallery and create your own piece from beads and charms.
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Sat 4 & Sun 5 June 1pm-3pm
MAGNIFICENT MARBLING Celebrate the creation of books by using our marbling inks to create your own effects similar to those used in books in the archive.
Sunday 5 June
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
10am-4pm
FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN PLANT SALE The annual “Friends of the Garden” plant sale returns this summer 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. Sat 11 June
MAKING MILITARY MODELS
10am-12noon 1pm-3pm
Bring the kids to have a go at making an “Airfix” bi-plane and see demonstrations of figure, vehicle and aircraft modelling; with 25 models available in each session.
Sat 11 June
BEASTLY BUGS
1pm-3pm
Museums try to protect their collections from insect attack. Find out what these beastly bugs are eating and create your own mini monster to take home.
Sun 12 June
PERFECT PLANES
1pm-3pm
Using card and string, can you make a model WW1 bi-plane?
Sat 18 June
FASCINATING PHOENICIANS
1pm-3pm
Celebrate the opening of our new exhibition on ancient Lebanon and create your own mini dig site to take home.
Sat 18 & Sun 19 June
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND
10am-4pm
Sat 18 & Sun 19 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 What fabulous gift can you create for Father’s Day?
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Palace Green Library
Sat 25 June
POWERFUL PYRAMIDS
1pm-3pm
The ancient Egyptians were expert builders. Test your engineering skills by building a pyramid from sugar lumps.
Sat 25 & Sun 26 June
STUNNING STAINED GLASS
1pm-3pm
Take inspiration from the buildings located around the Durham World Heritage Site to create a stained glass style paper image.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
JULY From Fri 1 July to Sun 31 July 10am-5pm
SIGNS OF SUMMER Pick up an Explorer Backpack from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden. (Subject to availability.)
Sat 2 July
PRETTY PATTERNS
1pm-3pm
Find out about the Indian tradition of Rangoli, and make your own coloured sand design.
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Sat 2 July 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 2 & Sun 3 July
HOMEWARD BOUND LETTERS
1pm-3pm
Using inks, can you write a letter home in cursive similar to that of 1916?
Sat 9 July
CELEBRATING EID-AL-FITR
1pm-3pm
Find out how Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan and make a glittery crescent and star decoration.
Palace Green Library Oriental Museum
Sat 9 & Sun 10 July
SERGEANT STUBBY
1pm-3pm
Sergeant Stubby is still the most awarded dog from the war; he sniffed out gas attacks. Create a piece of memorial art.
Sun 10 July
MG CAR DISPLAY
10am-4pm
Durham MG Owners’ Club showcase their cars at the Garden.
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
We recommend visitors park at the Park and Ride and use the Kiosk entrance.
Sat 16 July
FABULOUS PHARAOHS
1pm-3pm
Create a colourful ancient Egyptian pharaoh mask to wear with pride.
Sat 16 & Sun 17 July 1pm-3pm
JOHN SIMPSON KIRKPATRICK AND HIS DONKEYS John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkeys carried injured soldiers to safety; he is an Australian hero from WW1. Create a fitting piece of art to remember this hero.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Sat 16 & Sun 17 July 10am-4pm
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the garden.
Tue 19 & Wed 20 July 11.15am-4.15pm
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE 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. Normal charges apply.
Durham Castle
Fri 22 July 1pm-3pm
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY: MONEY MONEY MONEY
Oriental Museum
Come along and see a live demonstration of coins being struck. Design and make your own coin and bring in any coins you have found to be identified by our specialist curator.
Sat 23 July
GLORIOUS GARDENS
1pm-3pm
Celebrate summer by making your own miniature Japanese Zen Garden – complete with sand, rocks, plants and a pond.
Sat 23 & Sun 24 July
PATRIOTIC POSTERS
1pm-3pm
Your country needs you! Can you create an inspiring poster to help defend your country?
Tue 26 July
FAMILY FUN TOUR
10.15am
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.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply; please book in advance to avoid disappointment. To book please call +44 (0)191 334 2932 or contact castle.tours@durham.ac.uk
Tue 26 & Wed 27 July
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
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply. Wed 27 July 1pm-3pm
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY: WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN Join one of our museum curators and handle some real ancient Egyptian objects. A must for any budding archaeologist.
Oriental Museum
Thurs 28 July
Botanic Garden
10am-4pm
MARKO’S CIRCUS WORKSHOP 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 29 July
TICK TOCK TICK TOCK
1pm-3pm
Explore the famous astronomical clock and create your own clock to take home.
Sat 30 July
PAPER MARBLING
1pm-3pm
Paper was invented in China. Get creative and try your hand at paper marbling.
Sat 30 July
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY: ANCIENT LEBANON STUDY DAY
10am-4pm
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Join us for a fascinating day of talks by specialists in the field on our Ancient Lebanon exhibition. Suitable for older teenagers and adults. To find out more contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk
Sat 30 & Sun 31 July 1pm-3pm
TREMENDOUS TRENCH ART Based on the images of surviving trench art can you create your own?
Palace Green Library
AUGUST From Mon 1 Aug to Wed 31 Aug 10am-5pm
MARVELLOUS MINI-BEASTS Pick up an Explorer Backpack from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden. (Subject to availability.)
Botanic Garden
Mon 1 Aug
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
10am-4pm
The ever popular Teddy Bears’ Picnic returns. Join us for a day of bear-related fun.
Botanic Garden
We recommend visitors park at the Park and Ride and use the Kiosk entrance. Tue 2 & Wed 3 Aug 11.15am-4.15pm
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE 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.
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply. Wed 3 Aug
BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
1pm-3pm
The Oriental Museum is full of beautiful birds. Explore the collection and create your own flying creature to take home.
Fri 5 Aug
MARVELLOUS MOSAICS
1pm-3pm
Find out about mosaics in the ancient world and create your own unique design from glass tiles.
Sat 6 Aug
GREAT GANESHA
1pm-3pm
Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of Hinduism. Create your own super Ganesha puppet.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND
10am-4pm
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug 1pm-3pm
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the garden.
SUBMERGED SUBMARINES Make a submergible submarine and see if it works.
Wed 10 Aug
RAVISHING ROBES
1pm-3pm
Explore the fine silk robes in the galleries then design and make your own t-shirt.
Thurs 11 Aug
CRAZY CREATURES
11am-4pm
Get interactive with our Crazy Creatures who are visiting the Garden for the day. We recommend visitors park at the Park and Ride and use the Kiosk entrance.
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Palace Green Library Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Fri 12 Aug
HOORAY FOR HIEROGLYPHS
1pm-3pm
Investigate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and write your own secret messages on papyrus.
Sat 13 Aug
AWESOME ARMIES
1pm-3pm
Learn about the Chinese terracotta army, and make your own terracotta warrior from clay.
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug
STONE AGE LIFE
1pm-3pm
Tue 16 & Wed 17 Aug 11.15am-4.15pm
Have a go at making a mini stone age house – you could even add some mini animals.
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE 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
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply. Wed 17 Aug
CRAZY CATS
1pm-3pm
Lucky cats are everywhere in Japan. You can make your own to display at home.
Thurs 18 Aug
STICK YOUR NECK OUT FOR STORIES!
11am-4pm
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Join artist-author Ingrid Sylvestre for a day of giraffe storytelling as favourite characters Necky Becky & family stick their necks out for their dreams. Each short story will begin on the hour, with fun activities in between. Fri 19 Aug
SWASHBUCKLING SWORDS
1pm-3pm
Take a peek at the magnificent head hunting swords on display and create your own fearsome weapon.
Oriental Museum
Sat 20 Aug 1pm-3pm
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug 1pm-3pm
SUPER SCROLLS Learn about Korean writing and decorate a scroll with calligraphy.
BRILLIANT BADGES Design a badge using inspiration from your visit to the gallery.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library Botanic Garden
Mon 22 Aug 11am-4pm
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC From story-telling to bear-related crafts, from the most-loved bear competition to the popular teddy trail, join us for a fun-filled day. Tue 23 Aug
FAMILY FUN TOUR
10.15am
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, please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Tue 23 & Wed 24 Aug 11.15am-4.15pm
SELF-GUIDED VISITS TO DURHAM CASTLE 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.
Durham Castle
Normal charges apply. Wed 24 Aug
1..2..3..
1pm-3pm
As seen on Cbeebies. Explore our Chinese abacus just like Charlotte and Elliot, then create your own counting machine to take home.
Fri 26 Aug
MARVELLOUS MINIATURES
1pm-3pm
Create your own Indian-style miniature painting.
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Sat 27 Aug
MYSTERIOUS MASKS
1pm-3pm
Listen to some traditional Chinese opera and create your own colourful opera mask.
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug
SHINY SHILLINGS
1pm-3pm
From Sat 27 to Mon 29 Aug
Emboss your own shilling using embossing tools.
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.
Wed 31 Aug
FABULOUS PHOENICIANS
1pm-3pm
The Phoenicians had a secret recipe for purple dye. Have a go at making your own tie dyed design.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Botanic Garden
Oriental Museum
Aprons will be provided.
SEPTEMBER
Botanic Garden
From Thu 1 Sept to Fri 30 Sept 10am-5pm
TERRIFIC TREES Pick up an Explorer Backpack from the Visitor Centre and see what you can discover in the Garden. (Subject to availability.) Fri 2 Sept
HATS OFF
1pm-3pm
Explore the hats, helmets and headdresses in the galleries and make your own fabulous headgear to dress up in.
Sat 3 Sept
AWESOME OBELISKS
1pm-3pm
Find out about the ancient Egyptian obelisk on display and create your own 3D model to take home.
Sat 3 & Sun 4 Sept
ZIPPY ZEPPELINS
1pm-3pm
Come and make a floating zeppelin like those used in WW1.
Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Sun 4 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.
Josephine Butler College, next to the Botanic Garden
Entry to the Orchid Show is free. Standard admission charges apply for the Botanic Garden. Parking is available at the Park and Ride. Sat 10 Sept
LURKING IN THE SHADOWS
1pm-3pm
Find out about shadow puppets from across Asia and create your own shadow character to use behind our lit screen.
Sat 10 & Sun 11 Sept
AMAZING ANIMALS
1pm-3pm
Create an animal mask based on WW1 animals; pigeons, dogs, horses, donkeys and mules.
Sat 17 Sept
POWERFUL PRINTING
1pm-3pm
Woodblock printing is a traditional Japanese art technique. Create your own unique artwork using printing materials and methods.
Sat 17 & Sun 18 Sept
TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WEEKEND
10am-4pm
Sat 17 & Sun 18 Sept
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will demonstrate their craft skills in the garden.
FASCINATING FAMILIES
1pm-3pm
Using our wonderful quill pens can you make your family tree back to WW1?
Sat 24 Sept
SINK OR SWIM
1pm-3pm
Explore the dragon boat on display and create your own boat to test in water. Will you sink or swim?
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Sept
PREHISTORIC PICTURES
1pm-3pm
Be inspired by our ancient ancestors and create a modern version of cave art.
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Botanic Garden
Palace Green Library
Oriental Museum
Palace Green Library
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS PALACE GREEN LIBRARY
PALACE GREEN LIBRARY
ORIENTAL MUSEUM
25 March – 2 Oct 2016
26 May – 16 Oct 2016
From 26 Feb 2016
Somme 1916: From Durham to the Western Front Somme 1916: From Durham to the Western Front tells the stories of the people from County Durham caught up in the battle: the men who fought and died on the battlefield; the women who nursed the wounded and comforted the dying; and the workers who toiled in factories, mines and shipyards across the county to support the war effort.
Munitionettes & Miners: County Durham Heroes of the Great War Munitionettes & Miners uncovers the important roles of County Durham men and women during World War I. Discover more about local women who worked in munitions factories and County Durham miners who fought tunnel warfare on the Western Front.
New Ancient Egypt Gallery The Oriental Museum is home to the largest and most important Ancient Egyptian collection in the North East. The Thacker Gallery of Ancient Egypt will reopen after a major refurbishment displaying the highlights from this amazing collection.
ORIENTAL MUSEUM 29 Jan – 19 May 2016
PALACE GREEN LIBRARY 16 April – 18 May 2016 Community Archaeology Space Trypillia Mega-Sites: Early Urbanism in Prehistoric Europe? The latest archaeological findings from the Trypillia megasites of Ukraine are brought to the Museum of Archaeology by the Durham – Kyiv – Kirovograd Project. This International Travelling Exhibition explores the culture of the Trypillia people and evidence of early urbanism.
On the Threshold II: Formal Presence This exhibition of works by Japanese artists all currently living in London aims to present the meaning of our existence in a postinternet society and the lived experience of different cultures through the mediums of painting and photography while exploring the use of colour.
ORIENTAL MUSEUM 18 June – 25 Sept 2016 Ancient Lebanon The inhabitants of ancient Lebanon played a fundamental role in shaping the history of the Mediterranean and yet, despite their importance in antiquity, they have largely remained an enigma outside of academic circles. This major new exhibition seeks to address this by presenting the latest research and archaeological discoveries from this important region.
NEW
ACCESSIBLE TOURS The Oriental Museum runs regular tours for visitors with sensory impairments. To find out more about our programme of touch tours and British Sign Language tours, please see www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum
Heritage Open Days 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 8 Sept
DURHAM CASTLE
10.15am-4.15pm
Take part in a free tour of Durham Castle. Tours will take place on the hour. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Durham Castle
Please contact castle.tours@durham.ac.uk or +44 (0)191 334 2932 to book your place. Sun 11 Sept 10.15am-2.15pm
Experience a free 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.
Sat 10 & Sun 11 Sept
ORIENTAL MUSEUM Explore the Oriental Museum galleries for free on this special weekend and at 2pm and 3pm 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 8 Sept to Sun 11 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 3pm with a curator. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Museum of Archaeology
Heritage Open Days Thurs 8 to Sun 11 Sept
WORLD HERITAGE SITE TOURS Free tours of the World Heritage Site will be offered at 11am and 2pm daily.
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. Fri 9 Sept & Sat 10 Sept
DURHAM UNIVERSITY ART TOURS Durham University will be offering free guided tours of the art collections housed amongst its central buildings and departments. 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.
Thurs 8 to Sun 11 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 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 900 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 round 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 Terms Tours are normally available every afternoon of the week at 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm.
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 during University Vacations Tours during University Vacations; 19 March-14 April and 25 June-2 October 2016. Tours are normally available every morning of the week, 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. Please note during the summer vacation, when Durham Castle may be closed for events, alternative Historic Durham tours will be running. To book a tour and for daily information on guided tour times visit www.durham.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 or look online.
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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Durham Castle
Cosin’s Hall IAS Building
Oriental Museum World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
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