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A young boy and girl are at a craft table holding coloured felt tips and drawing. Behind them are other children doing the same.
A young girl looks up at something out of shot. She looks excited and amazed.
A mother and two children look at a display in the museum. The young girl is pointing to something mechanical.
An image of the exterior of the Discovery Museum in Newcastle. A family group are walking up to the entrance.

Discovery Museum

Discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside, from renowned maritime history to world-changing science and technology. There’s lots of interactive displays which makes it the perfect place to learn and our family friendly event programmes are full of fun, crafts and more. We are also home to Tyne & Wear Archives.

Price: Free entry (some events may be charged, website will have the details).

What’s On: See latest events here

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Other facilities

  • Café with children’s lunch offer and play corner
  • Gift shop
  • Accessible toilets
  • Changing Places toilet
  • Packed lunch tables and water dispenser
  • Tiny Tyneside – a new dedicated under 5s play space
  • Breastfeeding friendly
  • Small ‘Mini Maze’ soft play (under 5s)

How to find us

Address: Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JA

Nearest Metro/train: Central Station – 5 minute’s walk. Limited parking, closest multi-storey is Grainger Town car park.

Access

More information here

Before you visit

At Family Explorers we do our best to keep this listing up to date but we recommend checking websites for any updates on facilities and opening times before you go.

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