Journey through 350 million years of evolution to discover the story of our planet and its people at the award-winning Great North Museum: Hancock. Highlights include a life-size T. rex dinosaur replica skeleton, a specially designed gallery for the under 5s, Romans, major displays showing the diversity of the animal kingdom, Ancient Greeks, Ancient Egyptian artefacts and a planetarium.
Great North Museum: Hancock
Price: Free entry. (Fee applies for the Planetarium)
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- Lift available
- Accessible and family toilets
- Baby changing facilities
- Gift shop
- Café serving of hot drinks, cakes and light refreshments
- Landscaped gardens
- Under 5s gallery
- During school holidays, we provide a dedicated packed lunch space.
- Breastfeeding is welcomed throughout the Museum. You can also use a private breastfeeding area in the World Cultures gallery on the first floor, if you prefer
- Designated buggy park
Address: Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle NE2 4PT, 5 minutes from the Metro and bus station at Haymarket, Some parking on site for Blue Badge holders.
Nearest parking: Claremont Road Car Park