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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A display in our West Asian gallery, to celebrate Refugee Week around the UK.
Join us for a hands-on workshop led by photographer John Grey.
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.
- William Proctor, first Keeper of #MoADurham, took his job so seriously that he went to Iceland to gather unknown species! #StoriesMW
6 hours ago - Lots of stories surround this chest in Durham Castle. Some say it hid St Cuthbert's body, and others that it held w… https://t.co/eywdocUt4B
6 hours ago - Pop in to see our new display of Syrian and Near-Eastern objects, interpreted by the local Syrian community… https://t.co/xZ7gba1oBb
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