Durham University Oriental Museum
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TH
Tel: +44 0191 334 5691
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
**At present - admission for ALL visitors is free (though spaces must be pre-booked)**
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent258
- Very Good95
- Average14
- Poor2
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- NJ CHertfordshire, United KingdomBeautifully presented welcoming museumWednesday, 6th March 2024There was a friendly welcome to this excellent little museum. Though relatively modest in size, there is plenty to see and it is very well arranged and presented. There was an exhibition of Middle... Read full review
- lesley_6yorkshireSo disappointedSunday, 17th March 2024We never got in to see it as I’d checked online to see opening times. It said opening times was till 7pm on a Thursday. We got a taxi just to be informed at 4.40 that we couldn’t go in as it closed... Read full review
- Graham MLeeds, United KingdomGreat day outTuesday, 26th March 2024Wonderful museum with a varied and interesting collection. Particularly enjoyed the ancient Egyptian collection. Fascinating. Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
2024 (6 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
* We are open until 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Over the Christmas period 23rd December – 5th January we are closed.