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Durham University Oriental Museum

Durham University Oriental Museum

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Exhibits on China, Japan, Ancient Egypt and the religions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Fully accessible with parking.

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Vaqas Accreditation

VAQAS accreditation.

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Opening Times

02/01/2008 - 23/12/2008
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday12:0017:00
Sunday12:0017:00
Bank Holiday12:0017:00

Prices

Prices for Durham University Oriental Museum
Ticket Type Price
Adult£1.50
Child£0.75
Concession£0.75
Family£3.50

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family£3.50 per ticket type
Adult£1.50 per ticket type
Child£0.75 per ticket type
Concession£0.75 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A1(M). Take the A690 to Durham City then head south on the A177, turn into Elvet Hill Road, off South Road, following the white on brown signs.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Durham Station.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - 1 Touch table, handling sessions by appointment.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe, drinks and snacks.

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted - School parties max 30. Pre-booking essential.
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 10
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Languages spoken

  • Farsi spoken
  • French spoken

Durham University Oriental Museum

Elvet Hill
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3TH

Tel: +44 0191 334 5694

Fax: +44 0191 334 5694

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