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

- Excellent250
- Very Good95
- Average13
- Poor2
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- Mobile519904Enjoyable visitSaturday, 29th April 2023Although I have lived in County Durham all my life and worked in the City, this is the first time I have visited the museum. I very much enjoyed the visit, helpful staff and informative information... Read full review
- 1999mishaEdinburgh, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFour Floors of Fascinating ExhibitsTuesday, 23rd May 2023What a fantastic place for an afternoon visit. So much to see and learn. A gem of a place hidden amongst the university buildings. Behind the unassuming entrance lies 4 floors of awesome Oriental... Read full review
- Rebecca CTrip Type:Friends getawayHidden gem that's freeSunday, 28th May 2023Unusual place as you enter on the top floor. There are 3 floors below that are accessible by lift if you can't manage stairs. Interesting exhibits, and enjoyed learning about different times in... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
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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 |
* Closed 24 December - 6 January