Woodblock print from the museum's collection

Museum wins funding for new Japan and Korea Galleries

The Oriental Museum has been awarded funding by the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund for the next phase of our museum redevelopment plan.  The funds will be used to help create new galleries devoted to Japan and Korea.  For more information see our News pages. 

'Apple' by Li Lihong

New China gallery now open  

The new Malcolm MacDonald Gallery: China is now open to the public showcasing the museum's internationally important Chinese collections.

Occupying a whole floor of the museum, the completely refurbished gallery features ceramics, ancient jades, bronze weapons and religious artefacts.  Highlights include models made for burial in ancient tombs, fine porcelain created for the Imperial court, an ancient iron horse and exquisitely carved jade ornaments.  Find out more in our News section.

For further information on our ongoing gallery improvement programme, see our Redevelopment page. 

Family Activities

Come along to enjoy our craft activities for children on Wednesday and Friday afternoon of the February half-term holiday, and enjoy our self-led craft activities in the galleries. 

Visit our What's on page for information about these activities, and find out about our exciting new club for 0-5 year olds.   

Current Exhibitions

Beyond the Great Wave

9th December 2011 - 27th May 2012

Hokusai, book illustration and the origins of manga.

For more information see our Exhibitions page.    

Friends Lectures

The Friends of the Oriental Museum host a series of monthly lectures over the year.  Please visit our Friends page for further information on this year's lecture series. 

For further information on forthcoming events and activities go to our What's On page.