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Little Dragons is a free session for children under 5 and their families at the Oriental Museum in Durham on 18 November 2026. The session includes exploring museum galleries, craft activities, singing, games, and stories. Booking is essential due to limited places.
Join us for under 5s fun at the Oriental Museum
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and stories.
There are two sessions available to choose from:
Session 1: 9.30 – 10.30am
Please arrive at the museum 5 – 10 minutes before the session starts at 9.30am.
The session will end at 10.15am and free drinks and snacks for children will be available.
Session 2: 10.45 – 11.45am
Please arrive at the museum 5 – 10 minutes before the session starts at 10.45am.
The session will end at 11.30am and drinks and snacks for children will be served.
Please read the information below and book your slot.
Booking Information
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept families/carers who have not booked.
Tickets for each slot will be released weekly.
Please note: From Wednesday 25 November until early January 2027, Little Dragons sessions will take place in the Japan Gallery - one set of stairs down. The Gallery is accessible by stairs, or via the lift. Parents and carers are welcome to bring pushchairs and buggies down to the gallery, or leave them by reception.
If you have booked a ticket, but are unable to attend, please cancel your place so it may be offered to others.
The toilets, including nappy changing facilities and accessible toilet are available.
Café and shop are open.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Oriental Museum.
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Frequently asked questions
Little Dragons takes place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 09:30.
Little Dragons is held at Oriental Museum in Durham (Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH).
Entry to Little Dragons is free.
The forecast for Little Dragons is Overcast · 4°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Oriental Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Little Dragons can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Little Dragons is a free session for children under 5 and their families at the Oriental Museum in Durham on 18 November 2026. The session includes exploring museum galleries, craft activities, singing, games, and stories. Booking is essential due to limited places.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join us for under 5s fun at the Oriental Museum
Join us at the Oriental Museum on Wednesday mornings for Little Dragons, our FREE session for children under 5 and their families/carers. Each session will be packed full of exploring the museum galleries, fun craft activities, singing, games and stories.
There are two sessions available to choose from:
Session 1: 9.30 – 10.30am
Please arrive at the museum 5 – 10 minutes before the session starts at 9.30am.
The session will end at 10.15am and free drinks and snacks for children will be available.
Session 2: 10.45 – 11.45am
Please arrive at the museum 5 – 10 minutes before the session starts at 10.45am.
The session will end at 11.30am and drinks and snacks for children will be served.
Please read the information below and book your slot.
Booking Information
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept families/carers who have not booked.
Tickets for each slot will be released weekly.
Please note: From Wednesday 25 November until early January 2027, Little Dragons sessions will take place in the Japan Gallery - one set of stairs down. The Gallery is accessible by stairs, or via the lift. Parents and carers are welcome to bring pushchairs and buggies down to the gallery, or leave them by reception.
If you have booked a ticket, but are unable to attend, please cancel your place so it may be offered to others.
The toilets, including nappy changing facilities and accessible toilet are available.
Café and shop are open.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Oriental Museum. Searching near Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH; check-in Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
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WhereOriental Museum
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Little Dragons?
Little Dragons takes place on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 09:30.
Where is Little Dragons taking place?
Little Dragons is held at Oriental Museum in Durham (Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH).
How much are tickets for Little Dragons?
Entry to Little Dragons is free.
What will the weather be like at Little Dragons?
The forecast for Little Dragons is Overcast · 4°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Little Dragons?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Oriental Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Little Dragons?
Tickets for Little Dragons can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
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