Museums · North East England
Oriental Museum
In or near City of Durham.
Oriental Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Oriental Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Oriental Museum is dedicated to the art and archaeology of Northern Africa and Asia, showcasing collections from Ancient Egypt to modern China. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that highlight the cultural heritage and artifacts of these regions.
Place summary
The Oriental Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DH1. It features a collection focused on Asian art and archaeology, showcasing artefacts from various cultures across the continent.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7638, -1.5813
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa-Su 12:00-17:00; Apr-Oct Th[1] 10:00-19:00; Apr-Oct Th[3] 10:00-19:00; Nov-Mar Th[1] 10:00-19:00 ; PH 12:00-17:00; Dec 25-26 off
- Official site
- www.dur.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/32495798 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oriental Museum?
- Oriental Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3TH), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Oriental Museum?
- Oriental Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oriental Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3TH.
- Is Oriental Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Oriental Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oriental Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3TH.