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

- Excellent256
- Very Good95
- Average14
- Poor2
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- R3235LKrubycNewton Aycliffe, United KingdomAn amazing visitMonday, 4th September 2023Took the kids out today and it was amazing. They loved the quiz trail and colouring station. Meanwhile I loved learning about ancient China. Our favourite together was the ancient Egypt room as it... Read full review
- WiltshireBillSmall is beautifulTuesday, 5th September 2023A hidden gem. The Hiroshima/Nagasaki exhibition is particularly powerful. Well worth a visit and the staff are lovely. Read full review
- Stephen WFarington Moss, United KingdomInterestingSaturday, 9th September 2023OK but probs a bit too detailed/serious for kids to follow & understand But fairly good overall Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 22 Dec 2023) | ||
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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 |
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.