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Plan your visit to the Great North Museum: Hancock using the information on this page.

Opening times

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

Open Bank Holiday Monday 4 and Monday 25 May 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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Address

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


Telephone: (0191) 208 6765

Email: info@greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

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