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30 September 2016

North East Museum Volunteer Awards - nominations now open

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums will once again host the North East Museums Volunteer Awards. The ceremony takes place on Saturday 26 November 2016 at the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle.

27 September 2016

Science Uncovered comes to Newcastle for the first time

Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock throws open its doors after-hours on Friday 30 September for Science Uncovered, a fun-filled alternative night out.

13 September 2016

Challenger Plaza opens at Discovery Museum

The car park in front of Discovery Museum has been transformed into the Challenger Plaza, a new outdoor space that will play host to a range of events and activities.

05 September 2016

Historypin Connections project set to launch

The social history project brings together people from different generations and cultures to explore and share their rich and unique histories. It’ll also help older people at risk of isolation reconnect with the community.

31 August 2016

The Dominion Geordies of the First World War

Over 7,000 men and women from the North East of England served in the Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand armies during the First World War.

24 August 2016

Celebrating Newcastle’s Motorcycle Pioneers at Discovery Museum

On Sunday 28 August, two historic Dene motorcycles will ride across the Tyne Bridge followed by 100 local motorcyclists. The procession will make it's way to Discovery Museum, marking the opening of a new display and programme of events celebrating Newcastle's motorcycle heritage.

10 August 2016

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums secures funding to safeguard historic railway

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has been awarded more than £75,000 to safeguard an early wooden railway discovered in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne - thought to be one of the best-preserved examples of its kind in the world.

05 August 2016

Discovery Museum to present 300 year story of England’s Northern Cavalry

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has secured £422,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for Charge! The story of England’s Northern Cavalry exhibition and an associated programme of activities at Discovery Museum. Replacing the former A Soldier’s Life gallery, plans have been approved for this major new permanent exhibition which will open to the public in autumn 2017.

29 July 2016

NewcastleGateshead joins shortlist to host the Great Exhibition of the North 2018

NewcastleGateshead is still in the running to host the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018 after being named as one of four shortlisted destinations.

22 July 2016

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums seeks new member of Audit Committee

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM), which manages nine museums and galleries across Tyneside and the Archives for Tyne & Wear, is seeking a new independent member of its Audit Committee.

21 July 2016

Great North Museum: Hancock to host child behaviour conference

Some of the UK’s leading child psychotherapists will be speaking at a major conference taking place at Great North Museum: Hancock on 27 September 2016.

15 July 2016

Cycling Shakespeare troupe set to roll into the Great North Museum

The HandleBards are set to ride into Newcastle on Sunday 14 August 2016 for a side-splitting, bicycle-powered performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Great North Museum: Hancock.

13 July 2016

Shortlisted Artists Announced for Hatton Offsite Commission Showcase

The Hatton Gallery is delighted to announce the artists shortlisted for the exciting opportunity to create a touring pavilion inspired by the Hatton.

26 May 2016

Saltwell Park Museum Opens at the Shipley

A permanent new home breathing new life into the objects from Saltwell Park Museum collection has been created at the Shipley.

07 April 2016

Over 70 attractions announced for 10th edition of The Late Shows

The North East’s annual free after-hours culture crawl The Late Shows has announced its biggest line-up yet in celebration of 2016’s 10th event on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May.

30 March 2016

Record visitor figures for Newcastle museum

For the first time since reopening in 2009 the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle, has attracted half a million visitors in a single year.

17 March 2016

'Wall Watchers' needed to monitor Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site in 2016

A project which engages local people in the vital work of conserving the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site (WHS) has recently completed its first year and is now seeking new volunteers for 2016.

14 March 2016