Great North Museum: Hancock

Great North Museum exterior

Welcome to Great North Museum: Hancock

An adventure under one roof.

Plan your visit

Opening times

Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm
Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Sunday, 11am – 4pm

Free entry (donations welcome). Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time.

Please note the museum is closed on Wednesday 10 June 2026. Regular hours resume on Thursday 11 June.

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. 

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Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found

Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found

See some amazing archaeological finds from across the North of England.

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View of the Living Planet gallery at Great North Museum

Accessibility information

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Library shelves and books

Library

All welcome, no membership is necessary.

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Illustrations of Exotic Butterflies.

Join our Butterfly Wall by donating today

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Schoolchildren at Great North Museum.

Learning

Bring learning to life with a school or group visit

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