Your Visit

Visit the Oriental Museum to marvel at our collections, see our exhibitions, and enjoy fun family activities. Plan your visit, find out about our facilities, café and shop, take a minute to find out more about what you can do to be a greener tourist.

Our nationally important collections are located over 4 floors, with plenty to discover about the cultures of the orient. You may wish to plan for a visit of around 2 hours minimum. We hope you enjoy your visit.

February and March 2019

Special Joint Ticket Offer with Durham University Botanic Garden

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Easter Opening Hours

We will be open midday to 5pm on Good Friday 19th April, Easter Saturday 20th April, Easter Sunday 21st April, and Easter Monday 22nd April 2019.

Normal opening resumes at 10am on Tuesday 23rd April 2019.

School groups

Please note that during term time the Museum receives many visits by local schools, so if you would prefer a quieter visit then arriving after 2pm may be advisable, or phone us in advance of your visit.

Little Dragons

On Wednesday mornings between 10am and 11am visitors should be advised that our under 5's group takes place, and this is usually held in our Marvels of China gallery.

News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from the Oriental Museum.

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Location and directions

Directions to the Museum and advice on how to reach us via different modes of transport.

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Access and facilities

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors.

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Shop

Browse our range of oriental-inspired gifts and souvenirs, to suit all ages and pockets.

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Café

Our modern café facilities provide a welcome space in which to relax during your visit.

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Green Tourism

Find out how you can help us to improve our contribution to sustaining the environment.

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