Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne shares the story of Tyneside and its people. We're *open 7 days a week and admission is free! *Closed on Bank Holidays.

Newcastle's Discovery Museum is the ideal place to find out all about life on Tyneside, from the region's shipbuilding heritage to inventions which changed the world, and embodies the spirit of the people of Tyneside. Packed full of interesting collections and interactive displays it is the perfect place for all ages to learn and have fun. With a ongoing programme of temporary exhibitions and permanent displays there will always be something new to see each time you visit.

📢 "Extra, extra, read all about it! Discovery Museum closes on Bank Holidays so that means this Monday 31 August!"(It a...
29/08/2026

📢 "Extra, extra, read all about it! Discovery Museum closes on Bank Holidays so that means this Monday 31 August!"

(It also give the creepy mannequins time to relax and have fun when we're not here.)

Usual hours resume on Tuesday - weekdays 10am-4pm, weekends 11am-4pm. Always free.

27/08/2026

We're on the final stretch to hit our target of £20,000 towards creating a new permanent display in the Story of the Tyne gallery to showcase the Trafalgar Union Flag, as well as the story of Newcastle-born hero Vice-Admiral Collingwood and the North East's prominent role in the Battle or Trafalgar.

Could you get us over the finish line? Make twice the impact by donating before Thursday 3 September as your donation will be doubled. Find the link to donate in the comments below.

South Tyneside's answer to Erin Brockovich, Jennie Shearan, the woman who fought for decades for clean air for residents...
26/08/2026

South Tyneside's answer to Erin Brockovich, Jennie Shearan, the woman who fought for decades for clean air for residents of Hebburn, is celebated in a talk by her grandson tomorrow. Tyne & Wear Archives' have acquired the Jennie Shearan Archive - and you can go behind the scenes to see it.

Gianfranco Rosolia, Jennie’s grandson and author of the book CLEAN AIR will give the talk. Gianfranco will talk about the fascinating life of Jennie, her tireless fight over decades for clean air for the people of Hebburn in South Tyneside, and an extraordinary local community campaign for environmental justice.
With a behind-the-scenes visit to the Archives and a display of some of the documents from the Jennie Shearan Archive.

📍 Tyne & Wear Archives (here at Discovery Museum)
📅 Thursday 27 August 🕧 12.30 pm - 2pm
🎟️ £9.95 per person - booking link in the comments.

24/08/2026

Historian and author Dan Jackson was among funders and supporters at our special viewing of Collingwood's Trafalgar Flag last week.

We've bought the flag and saved it for the UK but we're still fundraising to get it on permanent display here at Discovery Museum.

10 days left to double your donation - whatever you can give will be matched by the Sir James Knott Trust.

Will you help us record this nurdle disaster for future generations? Generations of us have made forever memories at our...
21/08/2026

Will you help us record this nurdle disaster for future generations?
Generations of us have made forever memories at our beaches. It’s part of our shared past to have paddled at Whitley Bay or South Shields, eaten whelks with a pin or sandy chips and ice cream.
If you’ve been part of the voluntary clean-up action, and you have nurdles that you’d donate to the museum along with your picture and story, we want to hear from you.
📧Email us at [email protected]
Pictures from Tyne & Wear Archives - South Shields in the 1950s. South Shields Museum South Tyneside Council The Chronicle Our North Tyneside North East Mayoral Strategic Authority Vicky and the girls 💕 North East Family Fun

31/07/2026

Things That Go! is open. Free. Floor 1. Things That Go! is sponsored by Lumo, Stagecoach and Tyne and Wear Metro
With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Wolfson Foundation.

30/07/2026

Discovery Museum’s brand-new gallery space will launch with a playful transport exhibition for families with younger children. From boats and bicycles to tractors, trains and planes, explore the exciting world of transport through hands-on play and a myriad of museum objects.
Featuring
* A full size Lumo play train 🚝
* Magnetic transport play wall 🚌
* Transport play table 🚂
* Story corner 📖
Things That Go! is sponsored by , and .
With support from and The Wolfson Foundation.

24/07/2026

A giddy glimpse behind the scenes! 🤫

Things That Go! opens on Saturday 1 August. 🛩️ 🛼 🚢 🚜 🚒

Discovery Museum’s brand-new gallery space will launch with a playful transport exhibition for families with younger children. From boats and bicycles to tractors, trains and planes, explore the exciting world of transport through hands-on play and a myriad of museum objects.

Featuring
• A full size Lumo play train 🚄
• Magnetic transport play wall 🚌
• Transport play table 🚂
• Story corner 📖

Things That Go! is sponsored by Lumo Stagecoach and Tyne and Wear Metro
With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Wolfson Foundation.

Address

Blandford Square
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE14JA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441912326789

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