Discovery Museum – Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside, from the area’s renowned maritime history and world-changing science and technology right through to fashion through the ages and military history. The museum is bursting with interactive displays, which makes it the perfect place to learn and have fun.
Explore Newcastle’s past from Romans to the present day; Tyneside inventions that changed the world; a fun approach to science and take a walk through fashion. Discover a great day out all under one roof!
There is also a wet-play gallery specifically designed for the under sevens.
This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Details
Address
Blandford SquareNewcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4JA
England
Links
Telephone
- Enquiries - 0191 232 6789
- Textphone users - 18001 0191 232 6789
Entry Charges
Free entry (donations welcome)
-
Venue Services
- Activities for pre-school children
- Braille information and/or interpretation
- Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
- Events and resources for children and families
- Induction loops in exhibition spaces
- Loan service
- Member of staff available with responsibility for education
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Pre-booking service for groups
- Primary school education service available
- Secondary school education service available
- Touch exhibits
-
Venue Facilities
- Toilets
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafeteria
- Children's play area
- Facilities for private functions and events
- Indoor soft play area
- Parking for disabled available
- Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
- Refreshments
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Toilets for disabled
- Wheelchair access to all public areas
At a glance
Blandford SquareNewcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4JA
England