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.

05/05/2026

This is Michael our museum volunteer, who joins Discovery Museum from Percy Hedley Foundation. He's very much a part of the team and we greatly appreciate the contribution he makes to the museum. He has a great sense of humour, and we love having him around.

During his time with us, Michael has developed a range of skills and experiences that will support him in future employment or volunteering opportunities.

Michael is also Deaf - so we thought we'd spotlight his contribution to the museum for Deaf Awareness Week.

Discovery Museum's opening hours for May temporarily differ due to restoration works, so please bear with us - please do...
01/05/2026

Discovery Museum's opening hours for May temporarily differ due to restoration works, so please bear with us - please do check the museum website before travelling! Weekdays we're open 10am -4pm, weekends 11am - 4pm and closed Bank Holidays. Always free entry.

May's opening hours

✅ 1-3 May - open
❌4 May - closed for Bank Holiday
✅ 5-10 May - open
❌11-17 May - closed for essential works
✅ 18-24 May - open
❌25 May - closed for Bank Holiday
✅ 26 May onwards - open

Fabulous spring time blossom/moody sky image of the museum courtesy Colin Davison Photography .

22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌍

The story of the energy our planet has provided has been central to our wonderful North East region's heritage for centuries - and still it continues, in new ways.

Discovery Museum is open today as usual: 10am - 4pm, free entry.
13/04/2026

Discovery Museum is open today as usual: 10am - 4pm, free entry.

12/04/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: we apologise but Discovery Museum is closed today (Sunday 12 April)

10/04/2026

Tyne & Wear Archives is based in Discovery Museum. This is their oldest document.

07/04/2026

If you're travelling from Central Station to visit us - we're only a few minutes' walk away. Here's a quick guide. The museum is covered in scaffolding - but we are open as usual. Weekdays 10am-4pm, weekends 11-4pm, closed on Bank Holidays.

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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