Venue Description

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.

Accessibility

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.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum/visit/access/

Toilets

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.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Guide and hearing dogs are welcome to accompany their owners around the museum. A water bowl can be provided.