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Join us on a twilight visit to the Oriental Museum on a Thursday until 7pm.
See the colourful tiles in our Silk Roads Gallery and paint your own tile to take home.
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Beautifully kept and presented. Lots of interesting artefacts. They say good things come in little packages and this proves the point!
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Excellent value for money and well laid out displays and exhibits. Fascinating information explaining various cultures.
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Lot's to see, very easy to guide your way around... The staff were also super friendly. Nice little gift shop as well.
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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
Oriental Museum is currently open:
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am-5pm
- Thursday between 10am to 7pm
- Saturday and Sunday between 12pm-5pm
- Closed on Friday 3 June for the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.
Currently, we are offering free entry to all our visitors.
Bookings are now open - make a booking here.
THE PLEASURES AND PAINS OF COLLECTING
To mark the 50th anniversary of the acquisition of the Malcolm Macdonald collection of Chinese ceramics, the Oriental Museum has launched a book charting the fascinating life of politician, diplomat, collector and former Durham University Chancellor, Rt Hon Malcolm MacDonald.
Live Online School Sessions
Our Learning and Engagement Team are offering a range of interactive primary, secondary and post-16 sessions as live online 'virtual visits'.
