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Plan your visit to the Great North Museum: Hancock using the information on this page.

Opening times

Free entry. Last entry is 15 minutes before closing time. 

Monday10am-5pm
Tuesday10am-5pm
Wednesday10am-5pm
Thursday10am-5pm
Friday10am-5pm
Saturday10am-4pm
Sunday11am-4pm

The Museum is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. The Library is closed from 20 December 2024 - 6 January 2025.

Great North Museum on a summer's day

Planning your visit

The Great North Museum: Hancock is open daily with FREE entry for a great value day out.

More info

Address

Great North Museum: Hancock

Barras Bridge

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 4PT

Telephone: (0191) 208 6765

Textphone: 18001 0191 208 6765

Email: info@greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

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Exterior of the Great North Museum on an autumn day

Accessibility information

Making your visit easy and enjoyable.

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Getting here

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Visitor facilities

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A woman and a baby are in the Great North Museum: Hancock

Visiting with a family?

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Library shelves and books

Library

Everybody is welcome to use the Great North Museum: Hancock Library – no membership is necessary.

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Virtual tours

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