Friends of the Oriental Museum Programme of Events

Join the Friends to receive free admission to the Museum, advance notice of events and exhibitions, invitations to previews of new exhibitions and a discount on purchases from the museum shop, as well as free entry for all these lectures. 

Find out more about joining the Friends of the Oriental Museum.

The Friends of the Oriental Museum organise an annual lecture series. Details for upcoming lectures can be found here.  

Non-members are welcome to come to lectures but may be charged a small fee of £3 (£1 concessions). Unless otherwise stated, lectures are held on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm in Elvet Hill House, Lecture Room EH009.

Forthcoming lectures

On Pilgrimage in Buddhist India; An illustrated talk on the Buddhist sacred places - Join Dr. Robert Buck on 16 October 2024 at 6pm in Elvet Hill House 009.

International Projects Update - Join Assistant Curator, Gillian Ramsay for an online talk on 11 December 2024 at 6pm.