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The Learning and Engagement team offer interactive taught programmes and events for schools, community groups, families and lifelong learners centred on the objects, artworks, archives and rare books in our incredible collections.Schools and Home Learning
Explore more about what the Learning and Engagement Team offer for primary and secondary school, sixth-form, college and home learning groups.
Sessions are available across the Bill Bryson Library, Oriental Museum, Museum of Archaeology, Durham Castle, Art, Botanic Garden, Archives and Historic Libraries Collections and venues.
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Families and lifelong learning
Discover our collections in our immersive, sensory and accessible events, workshops and sessions suitable for all ages and abilities with our families and lifelong learning programme.
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Under-fives groups
Come along to Little Dragons under-fives group and explore the Oriental Museum's fantastic collections and exhibitions.Creative Age
Creative Age is a free, weekly art group for people living with dementia or other long-term health challenges and their carers.Families
Explore, learn and create with our programme of free family activities. Families can get creative all year long.Explore From Home
Explore From Home is a platform for everyone to enjoy our venues digitally. Filled with activities, resources, quizzes and learning for all ages.Festivals
Across the year we have a range of community festivals celebrating the amazing faiths represented in our collections. We welcome everyone to come and enjoy the fun.Events Calendar
Find out what is happening across all our venues. From workshops, talks to festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Projects
There are a range of projects you can get involved with.
Explore our past projects working with community groups, families, schools, university students and partnered organisations.
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Explore our digital content and resources to support your visit to our museums. Designed for learners of all ages.
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All the information you need to bring your group on site with us.
Getting here
Explore how to get to our various locations.Get in touch
If you would like to contact the Learning and Engagement Team via email or telephone to discuss any aspect of your visit, you are very welcome to do so. Plan your visit
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