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Great North Museum: Hancock

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Welcome to Great North Museum: Hancock

An adventure under one roof.

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Opening times

Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm
Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Sunday, 11am – 4pm
Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time.

Closed 24, 25, 26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026.

For a quieter visit, we suggest coming after 2.30pm on weekdays or on Sundays. We also offer relaxed early openings on Tuesdays from 9-10am during school holidays. 

Free entry (donations welcome)

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Learn more about accessibility at the Museum

An elf with two t-rex dinos

The Great Dinosaur Christmas Show

Step into a Prehistoric Winter Wonderland this festive season.

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Illustrated butterflies in the shape of a tree. Includes the words The Butterfly Wall.

The Butterfly Wall

Give a truly unique gift this Christmas by donating to our Butterfly Wall.

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View of the Living Planet gallery at Great North Museum

Accessibility information

Making your visit easy and enjoyable.

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Library shelves and books

Library

All welcome, no membership is necessary.

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A family in a planetarium

Planetarium

Shows include Cosmix, We Are Aliens! and Audio Universe. From £2.95 per person.

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Schoolchildren at Great North Museum.

Learning

Bring learning to life with a school or group visit

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Contact

Great North Museum: Hancock
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4PT

(0191) 2086765

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