Discovery Nights: Unplugged
After-hours event for adults with hands on activites, talks and bar
Historic Event
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Dates
26 June 2026 (historic event)
About
Relax, unwind and come along to Discovery Museum after-hours for a break from screens, distractions and the daily grind.
Our digital detox evening for over 18s will give you time to read, draw, write, craft and listen with like-minded people. With a bar, chilled-out music and a host of non-digital activities on offer, there’s never been a better time to ditch your phone and make real connections.
Featuring:
- A sound bath in the gallery – with crystal and Himalayan singing bowls for sensory immersion with blankets and eye masks
- Discover and even try a ‘red list’ heritage craft - bobbin lacemaking with Northumbria Lacemakers
- Explore material from Tyne & Wear Archives
- Join pub style quizzes in the cafe bar – with prizes too
- Bookmark stamping – make yourself a new bookmark to take home
- Mindful colouring – using material from The National Archives as inspiration
- Self-led sketching of clothing from the costume store
- Junk modelling, using everyday materials – and try out the Climate Change: It’s In Our Hands board game
- Book swap – bring up to five books to trade
- Vintage board games – be present with old-school board games for giggles and silliness
- Bar and food available in the cafe.
Embrace a digital detox vibe in this after-hours evening of mindfulness with a museum twist.
