Durham University Oriental Museum
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TH
Tel: +44 0191 334 5694
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £1.50 per ticket type |
Child | £0.75 per ticket type |
Concession (over 60s) | £0.75 per ticket type |
Family (2+3) | £3.50 per ticket type |
Students and under 5's | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015
- Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015
TripAdvisor

- Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent180
- Very Good82
- Average10
- Poor2
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- MawskinManchester, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelSuperb examples of Oriental art and culture beautifully displayedSaturday, 21st April 2018This gem of a museum is hidden in the middle of a campus of Durham University but is well worth seeking out. The displays are well grouped together to illustrate particular aspects of Oriental art... Read full review
- Peter_J_KingChipping Norton, England, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelA great taste of a host of civilisationsSaturday, 14th April 2018A beautifully presented taste of a range of civilisations of the East, well organised and designed. The two special exhibitions when I first visited were fascinating (and one in particular will... Read full review
- Brenda HHawthorn,Co.DurhamTrip Type:FamilyBest museum in the North EastFriday, 13th April 2018All the family love this museum and we have visited so many times over the last 10 years. Always a great place to take the grandchildren especially in the winter or bad weather. The exhibits are... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
Season (5 Jan 2018 - 21 Dec 2018) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |