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Oriental
Museum

From Ancient Egypt to modern China, we are the only museum in the North of England devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of Northern Africa and Asia.

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Sketches of Nepal: a brief outline of the European ‘discovery’ of Nepal
Lecture

Sketches of Nepal: a brief outline of the European ‘discovery’...

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Lecture by author Charles Allen (born 1940), a British freelance writer and popular historian who lives in London.

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Beauty, Diplomacy and Malcolm MacDonald
Lecture

Beauty, Diplomacy and Malcolm MacDonald

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Lecture by Alexander Shaw, University of Leeds. This lecture is hosted by the Friends of the Oriental Museum, as part of the 2017/18 series.

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Reviews

12 March 2014
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This is the best museum in Durham, small but perfectly formed... the exhibits are so intricate and beautiful.

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Reviews

17 April 2014
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We were very impressed by the staff, quality of exhibits, child-friendly atmosphere and high standard of cleanliness

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Reviews

4 March 2014
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What a lovely museum, a ten minute walk from city centre and only £1.50 entry... We thoroughly enjoyed our time.

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17 March 2014
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Brilliant place. We attended the Holi Festival - what a lovely atmosphere and excellent family fun!

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The Oriental Museum is open Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays, 12pm - 5pm.

Adults £1.50
Over 60s 75p
Children (5 and over) 75p
Infants Free

Family
(2 adults, 3 children)

£3.50
Friends, Students, Durham University, Armed Forces, Museums Association, Art Fund Free

CBEEBIES TEACUP TRAVELS

Follow in the footsteps of Great Aunt Lizzie, and discover original artefacts as depicted in Charlotte and Lokesh's Teacup Travel adventures, the television series now in it's second series on CBeebies.

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Learning

LEARNING

Find out more about our wide range of school visits, from Lunar New Year for KS1 to Japanese manga for A-level. All visits can be tailored to your needs. 

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