Best Medium-sized Museum in the UK
We are winners at the Family Friendly Museum Awards 2019
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Managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on behalf of Newcastle University
Opening times
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
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Our success recognised this year!
Winner - Best Medium Museum, Family Friendly Museum Awards
Winner - Attraction of the Year, Living North Awards
Shortlisted - Large Visitor Attraction, North East Tourism Awards
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