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Newcastle Museums
(Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England)



Newcastle has a huge range of museums, in and around central Newcastle, many of which are award-winning museums. These popular Newcastle museums are home to some of Newcastle's most impressive, detailed, historic collections.

Displays at Newcastle museums range from large to small, local to international and many are situated in stunning Newcastle buildings, in the heart of Newcastle city centre.

Here are some of the top museums in Newcastle.





Newcastle Museums: Discovery Museum - Blandford Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4JA, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 232 6789
The Discovery Museum, in Newcastle city centre, recreates local Newcastle life from Roman, medieval and Georgian times to the 20th century. With many interactive exhibits at Newcastle's Discovery Museum, including authentic armour, medieval gossip, Victorian science experiments, 60s fashion and state-of-the-art gadgets, the Discovery Museum is popular with all the family, with many activities for children. The star exhibit at the Discovery Museum is without doubt the Turnbia, the world's first turbine-powered ship that was built in 1894 and was actually the fastest ship in the world at that time.
Newcastle museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00
Newcastle museum admission: free

Newcastle Museums: Bowes Museum - Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1833 690606
County Durham's Bowes Museum is housed in a spectacular building, which French-style architecture. Highlights at Bowes Museum include a large gallery area, many important local artefacts, and an exhibition of historic toys, demonstrations and attractive gardens.
Newcastle museum open: daily - 11:00 to 17:00
Newcastle museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Newcastle Museums: Museum of Antiquities - The Quadrangle, University Of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 222 7849
Located in central Newcastle, the Museum of Antiquities is home to an outstanding collection on Roman artefacts, including many that relate to Hadrian's Wall. With exhibits dating from 6,000 BC, other attractions at Newcastle's Museum of Antiquities include scale models, reconstructions of Roman buildings and an authentic reconstruction of a Mithraic temple.
Newcastle museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Newcastle museum admission: free

Newcastle Museums: Shefton Museum - Armstrong Building, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 222 7971
The Shefton Museum is situated in Newcastle city centre and transports you into the amazing world of Greek archaeology and art. With numerous displays and exhibits of Greek and Etruscan ceramics, metalwork and historic sculptures, Newcastle's Shefton Museum also hosts regular conferences and academic lectures.
Newcastle museum open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 16:00
Newcastle museum admission: free

Newcastle Museums: Military Museum - Exhibition Park Pavilion, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4PZ, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 281 7222
Newcastle's Military Museum is home to more than 50 historic wartime and post-war military vehicles, all of which has been lovingly restored. Other attractions at the Military Museum include a large collection of wartime weapons, uniforms and seasonal events.
Newcastle museum open: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 16:00, November to March, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to dusk
Newcastle museum admission: free

Newcastle Museums: Hancock Museum - Barras Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4PT, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 222 6765
The Hancock Museum is one of the most popular museums in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area and here you will find many fascinating exhibits, such as a large collection of stuffed and live spiders, snakes, lizards and fish. Newcastle's Hancock Museum is the north's leading natural history museum and other attractions include the spectacular 'Land of the Pharaohs' display, complete with Egyptian tomb treasure and two mummies, many interactive exhibits and regular major exhibitions.
Newcastle museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00
Newcastle museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Newcastle Museums: Life Science Centre - Times Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4EP, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 243 8223
The Life Science Centre celebrates the origin of life and features many other fascinating exhibits, with hands-on, mind-blowing fun for all the family. With many spectacular displays, which are divided up into zones, impressive shows and a popular gift shop, Newcastle's Life Science Centre opened in May 2000 at a cost of around £70 million.
Newcastle museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 18:00
Newcastle museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Newcastle Museums: Stephenson Railway Museum - Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8DX, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 200 7145
Situated in the North Tyneside area of Newcastle, the Stephenson Railway Museum features a large collection of important historic steam and electric locomotives, which have all been lovingly restored. With a popular gift shop and many seasonal events, the main highlights at the Stephenson Railway Museum include train rides at the weekend, highly regarded Victorian Tea Rooms and scenic views.
Newcastle museum open: May to September, Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 15:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00
Newcastle museum admission: free

Newcastle Museums: People's Museum of Memorabilia - 42-44 Grainger Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 5JG, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 221 1688
Newcastle's People's Museum of Memorabilia is located in central Newcastle and successfully recreates Newcastle's Victorian times, with a number of detailed scale models. Other attractions at the People's Museum of Memorabilia include a large amount of local Newcastle artefacts, antique shops and a café.
Newcastle museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Newcastle museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Newcastle Museums: Morpeth Bagpipe Museum - Morpeth Chantry Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE61 1JP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1670 519466
The Morpeth Bagpipe Museum can be found in the Northumberland area of Newcastle and is famous for being the only museum of its kind in the United Kingdom. With a vast collection of historic bagpipes and related displays, the Morpeth Bagpipe Museum features a number of interactive exhibits.
Newcastle museum open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Newcastle museum admission: charge, discounts available for children, senior citizens and families

Newcastle Museums: Trinity Maritime Centre - 29 Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 2614691
Newcastle's popular Trinity Maritime Centre is located in the Quayside area of Newcastle and celebrates the history of the River Tyne. With many detailed scale models of historic Newcastle ships, boats and important warships, the Trinity Maritime Centre also features a café area and scenic views of the Quayside.
Newcastle museum open: April to October, Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 16:00
Newcastle museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Newcastle Museums: Watch House Museum - Spanish Battery, Tynemouth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4DD, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 257 2059
The Watch House Museum is sited in Newcastle's Tynemouth district and features a large number of historic exhibits from Newcastle's nautical past. Highlights at Newcastle's Watch House Museum include wooden figureheads from important ships, paintings, photographs and a large amount of local maritime memorabilia.
Newcastle museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 15:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 12:00
Newcastle museum admission: free

Newcastle Museums: Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum - Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2BB, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 456 1369
The Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum is located in South Tyneside, close to Newcastle and attractions include the remains of a large Roman fort, many artefacts and important finds, the remains of a settlement that dates back to the Iron Age, and an impressive reconstruction of the Roman Fort's West Gate.
Newcastle museum open: April to September, Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00, October to March, Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Newcastle museum admission: free

Newcastle Museums: Beamish Open Air Museum - Stanley, Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG, England
Tel: +44 (0)191 370 4000
Located in County Durham, to the west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the Beamish Open Air Museum features authentic reconstructions of the area during Edwardian times. Attractions at the Beamish Open Air Museum include tram rides, a drift mine, newspaper printing and an authentic, historic sweet shop.
Newcastle museum open: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00, November to March, Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Newcastle museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

 
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