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Discovery Museum

Small girl laughs in museum

NEW - Tiny Tyneside play space for under 5s

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three people smiling in the museum at night

Discovery Nights: Unplugged - an after-hours digital detox

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Opening Times

Monday10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday10am - 4pm
Thursday10am - 4pm
Friday10am - 4pm
Saturday11am - 4pm
Sunday11am - 4pm


Free entry, donations welcome. 

No booking required. 

The museum is closed on Bank Holidays.  

Mum and two small daughters in Newcastle Story gallery

Planning your visit

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NISSAN Leaf with curator Kylea

Steam to Green

Explore our exhibition about the North East's pioneering role in energy production

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People walk into the entrance to Victorian section of Newcastle Story

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Discovery Museum Arch

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Discovery Museum
Blandford Square
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4JA

(0191) 2326789

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