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Durham University Oriental Museum
  Durham University Oriental Museum
Elvet Hill
Durham
DH1 3TH
County Durham
England
Display at Durham University Oriental Museum
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Facilities
Parking: yes Food: yes Shop: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 0191 334 5694
General information (Fax) : 0191 334 5694
E-mail : oriental.museum@dur.ac.uk
Website : www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum
Open
Mon-Fri 1000-1700
Sat-Sun 1200-1700

Closed
Christmas & New Year
Admission charges
Adults: £1.50
Concessions: 75p
Family Ticket: £3.50
Students of Higher Education free
Description
The Oriental Museum is the only museum in the North East devoted solely to Oriental art and archaeology. You can explore cultures that range from Ancient Egypt to Imperial China and modern Japan.
Collections description
Collections of art from all over the Orient.

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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities