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
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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
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- Excellent261
- Very Good95
- Average14
- Poor2
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- L7576JDtonybFantastic.Wednesday, 5th June 2024Fantastic place, well worth a visit and incorporate it with a trip to the botanical Gardens within easy walking distance. Lovely café as well at the gardens with very friendly staff ( thank you... Read full review
- JimboG1975Dunfermline, United KingdomStunning displaysWednesday, 3rd July 2024With a daughter who is daft for anything oriental. We were struggling to find somewhere on our trip to cover her favourites. I am not one for museums normally as I usually find them pretty much... Read full review
- TKcambCambridge, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesA great findSunday, 14th July 2024Excellent museum. Great selection of exhibits along with periodic special exhibitions (currently concerned with attempt on Everest). Not overly large but packs a lot in. And free admission is a... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Access Information
Opening Times
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.