Welcome to the
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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Find out about the mysterious Japanese tea ceremony and decorate a teapot.
Design and create your own Chinese drum.
Reviews
This is the best museum in Durham, small but perfectly formed... the exhibits are so intricate and beautiful.
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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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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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Brilliant place. We attended the Holi Festival - what a lovely atmosphere and excellent family fun!
”OPENING HOURS AND ADMISSION
OPEN TO ALL
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 | |
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Family |
£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.
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.
- This weekend we're launching our new Visitor's Choice Top Ten Trails. Call in to see which objects have been chosen… https://t.co/gB0C4ROLjt
12 hours ago - The Oriental Museum is open this Bank Holiday Monday, 12pm to 5pm, so come along and browse our wonderful galleries… https://t.co/Udf4rGHUPu
13 hours ago - We have gallery trails, dressing up and activity sheets throughout half term plus crafts activities on Sat, Wed & F… https://t.co/H5LAbBdxA3
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