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 2019
- 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

- Excellent244
- Very Good94
- Average13
- Poor2
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- katyportwoodDunbar, United KingdomHidden gemSaturday, 28th May 2022This is a fabulous small specialist museum, containing exhibits from China, Japan, India and Egypt among others. It contains a fascinating range of artifacts, beautifully curated and accompanied by... Read full review
- NKL1988London, United KingdomInsightful and interactiveTuesday, 7th June 2022Free admission for something that is so incredibly formatted. It walks you through the history of China, Japan, Himalayas and India. The artefacts were amazing. A must visit if you have time in... Read full review
- DarthBoarderCockermouth, United KingdomA REAL TREASURE TROVEThursday, 9th June 2022Booking is required but entrance is free. No6 bus from Durham bus depot delivers you to the door and whilst you are there the Botanical Gardens are also worth a visit. The museum is modern with... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
2022 (19 May 2022 - 23 Dec 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday - Wednesday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 | - 19:00 |
Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |