# Oriental Museum

> Durham University

The Oriental Museum is a household spot that is friendly learn all about a diverse selection of countries and countries, from pre history to provide day. There was a range that is great of artefacts and artworks through the great countries of Asia and Northern Africa. The Egypt collection could be the biggest into the North East and has things such as for example gold amulets and rock sculptures. Learn about Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and much more in the Asia and Southern Asia collection, and check out the small but diverse collection that is korean which contains ceramics, furniture and metal instruments. Discover hands and armour, plus manga that is modern Japan, and a wide range of interesting products from across some other part of Asia. The museum has a calendar that is busy of and events over summer and winter, a few of which are designed especially for families, like making your own fortunate Chinese coins and studying mummification as you make your canopic jar, which also has organs inside! It really is worth checking their activities which are special through our link below before you visit to discover what's on.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Durham, County Durham, England
- Area guide: [Durham](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/county-durham)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum/, or call +441913345694
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-JzuS1AdNzsDz/oriental-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-JzuS1AdNzsDz/oriental-museum/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Durham Botanic Garden](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-WtQJjZmAwKYK/durham-botanic-garden)
- [Durham Cathedral](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-D-yyGnyINVMO/durham-cathedral)
- [Durham Museum and Heritage Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-YO8R7mWBMF4x/durham-museum-and-heritage-centre)
- [Prince Bishop River Cruiser](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xYJ5BEoVdqN8/prince-bishop-river-cruiser)
- [The Durham Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-QZ7sTPIvRY-f/the-durham-treasure-trail)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-JzuS1AdNzsDz/oriental-museum/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Oriental Museum?

Oriental Museum is in Durham, County Durham.

### What activities does Oriental Museum offer?

Oriental Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Oriental Museum have?

Oriental Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Oriental Museum?

Experiences listed near Oriental Museum on HolidayFox include Durham Botanic Garden, Durham Cathedral, Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Prince Bishop River Cruiser and The Durham Treasure Trail.

### How do I book Oriental Museum?

Oriental Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum/, or call +441913345694.


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