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.
What's On View All Events
A guided tour of some of the highlights of Durham University’s modern art collection on display at the University's Palatine building.
A lecture by Helen Strudwick of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
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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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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 Elliot's Teacup Travel adventures, the brand new television series now 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.
- Come to our Diwali celebration! 6-8pm, Sun 30th Oct. Crafts, stories, food tasting & more! £2 each, under 2's free @dumuseums @dulearning
6 hours ago - 'Death on the Nile' lecture on the ancient Egyptian afterlife by Helen Strudwick 2-4pm on Sat 8th Oct @dumuseums https://t.co/W8KfyhM1LC
3 days ago - Sink or swim? Children can make their own dragon boat today, drop in 1-3pm @dumuseums https://t.co/XdZWplR7Up
5 days ago
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