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    Oriental Museum

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    From Ancient Egypt to modern China, we are the only museum in the North of England devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of Northern Africa and Asia.

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    Overall rating

    4.5

    (1 review)

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    Access (avg.)

    4.5

    Parking (avg.)

    3

    Toilets (avg.)

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    Staff (avg.)

    5

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    aly271287

    Mar 2016

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    4.5

    Great museum - worth a visit

    Small but well put together museum, very interesting and worth a look around. Very helpful and friendly staff!

    Disabled Access Information Provided by Oriental Museum

    Disabled Access at Oriental Museum

    Wheelchair/pushchair friendly entrance The entrance to the museum is via a very shallow ramp from the museum carpark. A wheelchair is also available for loan in the museum. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome to accompany their owners around the museum. A water bowl can be provided. Two accessible lifts provide access to all levels of the museum. The controls are push button and at wheelchair height. Seating is available in many of our galleries and in the reception area. We also have ‘walk and rest’ stools available to use on every level in the museum.

    Accessible parking at Oriental Museum

    Parking for people with disabilities There are two dedicated parking places for those with disabilities adjacent to the museum entrance. There is no kerb between the parking area and the museum entrance.
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at Oriental Museum

    Accessible toilet and baby changing facilities There is a unisex accessible toilet on the ground floor of the museum, close to reception. This WC also contains baby changing facilities and toilet aids for our younger visitors.
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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible formats at Oriental Museum

    Large print

    Information is available in large print format.

    Accessible services at Oriental Museum

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at Oriental Museum

    Carers Discount

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: oriental.museum@dur.ac.uk

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    Location

    Elvet Hill, Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, DH1 3TH

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