Great North Museum: Hancock
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See a full size T-rex skeleton, real fossils and more.
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See a full-size model of an elephant, a great white shark and more.
Great North Nights is our programme of after-hours events at the museum.
The planetarium is open. Please buy your tickets at the Museum Shop.
The Mouse House is our multipurpose space for under 5s and their families.
A free, fun, interactive AR adventure
Until 5 Jan 2025
Explore rarely seen Newcastle locations through photography.
Until 27 Apr 2025
This collection of free family trails invites you to explore the museum, engagewith objects, and collect prizes.…
30 Nov
Join our exciting LEGO® mass build, where creativity meets sustainability, witha seasonal twist!…
6 Dec
A cosy cultural evening for adults with activities to try, music, lightningtalks, drinks and pizza.…
Come along with your little ones for our Toddlers' Takeover Day.
7 Dec
Learn about mummification and see Egyptian artefacts from the British Museum.
An important collection of Greek and Etruscan art and archaeology.
See an inscription stone proving the Wall was built on orders of Emperor Hadrianand more.…
Pause and enjoy a dramatic reimagining of seven Roman altars in the Hadrian'sWall gallery.…
Objects from around the world.
Discover the natural history of Northumbria.
Discover the stories behind some of the museum’s most-loved objects and thecollectors who brought them here.…
The story of our distant past is told through many wonderful artefacts,including tools, weapons and ancient artwork.…
This new display is all about Eurythenes plasticus, a species discovered byNewcastle University researchers.…
On line and in person CPD for primary school teachers
Here you can see a great selection of precious objects from Northumbria’sglorious past.…
See stunning gems and minerals from around the world.
Collections from the Roman Empire.
An online exhibition created by Newcastle University, English Heritage and theGreat North Museum: Hancock…
700 children's drawings portray some of the world’s most vulnerable species,many of which face extinction.…
Spin the wheel in six of our permanent galleries and you'll be given a challengeto complete.…
A spectacular and immersive digital projection mapping experience on amonumental scale.…
Listen to creative music and sound responses to different objects throughout themuseum.…
Explore fascinating objects, craft compelling stories!
We’ve connected three museums in Tyneside to 11 miles of public cycleway andtwo easy rides for beginners or families.…
One of the deep sea's rare specimens, brought home to Newcastle
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