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P'ungmul Music Performance and Family Activities at The Oriental Museum

Durham University Oriental Musuem
Elvet Hill
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TH

Tel: +44 0191 334 5691

Traditional Korean drumming performance at the Oriental Museum.

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Experience a FREE South Korean drumming performance presented by students from the Durham University P'ungmul Society and try writing a secret code in Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. After the performance, you will have the opportunity to try out the instruments yourself! Please note: The drumming performance will be loud and last 15 minutes. Sensory bags are available on request. The craft activities will be taking place in a quieter area.

Explore, learn and create with our programme of FREE family events. Taking inspiration from objects on display across the Oriental Museum's galleries, families can get creative all season long. Activities are generally suitable for families with children aged 5 - 11 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are drop, no need to book, unless otherwise stated.

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Free	Free

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2025 (28 June 2025)
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Saturday	12:30	- 15:00

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Durham University Oriental Museum, Durham CityExplore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum. The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.

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P'ungmul Music Performance and Family Activities at The Oriental Museum

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Durham University Oriental Museum

Durham University Botanic Garden

St Mary The Less Church

St Oswald's Church

Durham Cathedral Tower

Durham Cathedral Tours

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral Museum

Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

Durham Castle

YuMe World Durham

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Bertie's Play Village

Durham Town Hall

St Nicholas Church

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