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Durham University Oriental Museum
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Elvet Hill
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TH
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3TH
Tel: +44 0191 334 5694
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 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
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Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015 - Visit England
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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 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent185
- Very Good82
- Average11
- Poor2
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- cordelia2512Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesThe Emperor’s New Clothes: Transforming 19th Century Japan Exhibition
Tuesday, 19th June 2018This is a very small temporary free exhibitions. It was produced by University students (Masters students if I remember rightly). Unfortunately we missed the free lecture preceding the opening. The... Read full review - algernon204LondonTrip Type:CouplesSo much to see!Sunday, 17th June 2018Well laid out, if a little overwhelming with the large amount of exhibits. The floors are tiered so there is no enclosed feeling. Would really need several visits, and the entrance price is really... Read full review
- BritainJudeBritainTrip Type:FamilyWorth the visit.Saturday, 2nd June 2018I visited with my two granddaughters, we went for the quiet craft morning for children with autism etc. One of my granddaughter's has autism & she seemed to enjoy the craft session and making a clay... 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
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Friday, 21st September 2018 - Sunday, 16th December 2018
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Thursday, 2nd August 2018 - Thursday, 2nd August 2018
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