Oriental Museum
Oriental Museum, Durham University
Durham University's museum of Oriental art and archaeology. Its Chinese ceramics, jade and ancient Egyptian collections make it one of the finest university museums in Britain.
The museum opened in 1960 and is the only museum in Britain devoted to Oriental art and archaeology, with more than 23,000 objects. The Chinese galleries display ceramics, jade and bronzes from successive dynasties, along with a Qing dynasty bed. Other collections cover Japanese, Korean, South Asian, Himalayan and Islamic art, as well as ancient Egyptian mummies and stelae. Admission is about £3 to £5. It is closed on Mondays, though you should check the official website. It is located near the university's science park in the south of the city, about 20 minutes' walk from the old town, and can be combined with a visit to the botanic garden.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Durham University Botanic Garden
- River Wear Riverbanks & Prebends Bridge
- Durham Cathedral & Castle
- Palace Green Library
- Durham Market Place
- River Wear Cruises & Rowing Boats
- Crook Hall & Gardens
- Finchale Priory