Discovery Museum

Visit Discovery Museum

INFO - Discovery Museum will open at 1pm on Tuesday 10 March 2026

Newcastle's story through the ages

Opening times

*Monday — Friday, 10am — 4pm
Saturday — Sunday, 11am — 4pm

*Discovery Museum will open at 1pm on Tuesday 10 March 2026

Closed Bank Holidays

Free entry (donations welcome). No booking required. 

Discovery Museum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA

Tel: (0191) 232 6789
Email: info@discoverymuseum.org.uk

Please note: Discovery Museum is undergoing roof restoration, the museum is open as usual. 

People walk into the entrance to Victorian section of Newcastle Story

Accessibility information

Helping you get around Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum roof

Roof restoration works

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little girl on toy car in Tint Tyneside

Hire Tiny Tyneside for children's birthday parties

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NISSAN Leaf with curator Kylea

Exhibition — Steam to Green

The North East's pioneering role in energy
Family at Turbinia

About Discovery Museum

Learn about our history
two boys smile and chat in the Steam to Green space

Learning with Discovery Museum

For schools and home