Visit Us
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.
Covid-19
Following Government advice, all of Durham University's msueums and galleries are now closed until further notice.
We are sure you share our concern for the health and well-being of our community. In this rapidly changing situation, you can check the University’s Covid-19 webpage, where we are constantly updating Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back when it is possible.
Location and directions
Directions to the Museum and advice on how to reach us via different modes of transport.
Access and facilities
We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors.
Shop
Browse our range of oriental-inspired gifts and souvenirs, to suit all ages and pockets.
Café
Our modern café facilities provide a welcome space in which to relax during your visit.
Green Tourism
Find out how you can help us to improve our contribution to sustaining the environment.
Plan your visit
Download a plan of our galleries
Using a Sat Nav to get to us?
For satellite navigation systems, the Oriental Museum postcode is DH1 3TH.
(please use the lower car park straight ahead)
Opening hours and admission
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 | |
|
Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
£3.50 | |
| Friends, Students, Durham University staff, Armed Forces, Museums Association, Art Fund | Free |
GREAT China Welcome Charter
This is a partnership between VisitBritain and those British tourism businesses who are committed to providing exceptional service to Chinese travellers. The Oriental Museum is proud to be a member of this scheme.
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