Oriental Museum

The Oriental Museum is the only museum in northern Britain dedicated solely to the art and archaeology of the Orient.

The remarkable collections reveal to the visitor the history and pre-history of the great cultures of Asia, the near and Middle East and North Africa. Highlights include one of the largest and finest collections of Chinese artefacts in Europe and an ancient Egyptian collection of international importance.

The permanent displays are complemented by an exciting programme of visiting exhibitions, which offer visitors a rare opportunity to explore differing aspects of modern and historical Asian material culture, art and archaeology.

Open Daily
Mon - Fri 10.00 - 17.00

Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 12.00 - 17.00

Nearest station is Durham Station. Take the No 5 bus (Bishop Auckland) from Durham bus station. Alight at Collingwood College and follow signs to museum.

Nearest major road is A1(M). Take the A690 to Durham City then head south on the A177, turn into Elvet Hill Road, off South Road, following the white on brown signs.

Free on site parking
Parking and toilets for disabled
All areas accesible to disabled
Facilities for visually impaired
Guide dogs permitted
Café/restaurant
Picnic site
Toilets
Farsi & French spoken

Adult £1.50
Child £0.75
Concession £0.75
Family £3.50