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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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4.5

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aly271287

Mar 2016

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!

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Disabled Access Information for Oriental Museum

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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.

Seating at regular intervals

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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.

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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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