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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Celebrate Science at the Oriental Museum, see our amazing Chinese compass and make your own to take home.
Find out about the monsters and demons in the Oriental Museum collections and make your own spooky bat puppet to take home.
Reviews
This is a quiet and unassuming museum with an outstanding collection that informs and thrills young and old alike.
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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.
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17 hours ago - Cold War diplomat Malcolm MacDonald artefacts on show - https://t.co/wFNrYEX8R9
19 hours ago - Thank you for coming to our Diwali Festival! Amazing evening! #omdiwali https://t.co/k12EJyEgLc
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