From newcastlecitybreaks.com
Newcastle City Breaks Rating: central, kid friendly 8/10
Blandford Square, Newcastle
01912326789
Times that the museum is open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2pm-5pm
Discover the chequered history of Newcastle upon Tyne, from Romans and Knights to ship-builders and pitmen. Some fun and fascinating scientific exhibitions; important collections of maritime, social history, fashion and regimental life are on display. The region's biggest free museum attracted over 450,000 visitors in the last year and there are always new displays to enjoy. Discovery's impressive entry atrium the home of Turbinia the world's first turbine-powered vessel has recently been updated. It now includes exciting interactives and information on the ship's history. Discovery Museum has the following facilities for visitors:
- Lift available
- Accessible toilets
- Male and female toilet facilities
- Assistance available if required
- Facilities for Deaf people and hard of hearing
- Facilities for Blind people and partially sighted
- Assistance and Guide dogs admitted
- Baby changing facilities
- Gift shop
- Hot and cold meals
- Hot and cold drinks
How to find us
Discovery Museum Address: Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4JA. Telephone: (0191) 232 6789 Textphone users: 18001 0191 232 6789 Fax: (0191) 230 2614
Discovery Museum is a short walk from Newcastle Central Station which is serviced by the Metro and is a national mainline station.
There is pay and display car parking available directly outside the museum.
