What's On

August
2017

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Planetarium

Until 31 Dec

Take a trip through space with our varied programme of Planetarium shows

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Hadrian's Cavalry: Shock and awe – the power of the Roman cavalryman’s mask

Until 10 Sep

A Hadrian's Cavalry exhibition

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Mithras: Roman Religion from Thames to Tyne

Until 27 Aug

For the first time, the UK’s most significant collections relating to the godMithras are united in one place…

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North East Wildlife Photography Exhibition 2017

Until 3 Sep

See a judges' selection of images from the prestigious regional wildlife photography competition.…

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Summer Holidays - Wildlife Week

22 Aug - 24 Aug

Enjoy summer at the Great North Museum: Hancock with fun-filled events on a different theme each week of the holidays.…

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Wildlife Week - Build your own Bug Hotel

23 Aug

Come along and build your own bug hotel to take home.

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Animal 'Yoga' (for young children and their families)

24 Aug

Join Georgina and Albany the Great North Mouse for some 'Animal Yoga'.

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Guided Tour - Mithras in the Great North Museum

25 Aug

Keeper of Archaeology Andrew Parkin gives a tour of the museum's Mithras displays…

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Three Billy Goats Gruff - Interactive storytime

26 Aug

Join Georgina and the Great North Mouse for interactive storytime sessions throughout the day…

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Summer Holidays - Space Week

29 Aug - 31 Aug

Enjoy summer at the Great North Museum: Hancock with fun-filled events on a different theme each week of the holidays.…

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The Invisible Universe

30 Aug

Come along to see our special planetarium show about x-rays, radio waves and much more.…

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Baby Sensory Planetarium Takeover - *SOLD OUT*

31 Aug

For babies 6 - 12 months

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September
2017

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Great North Nights: Wildlife Discotheque

1 Sep

Wildlife Discotheque is a sonic extravaganza that will guide you through the esoteric world of vinyl wildlife recordings…

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Relaxed Early Opening (Autism Friendly) - Bring your dinosaur!

1 Sep

A relaxed opening for those with autism, learning disabilities or sensory and communication disorders.…

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Great North Nights

Permanent

Great North Nights is our programme of after-hours events at the museum

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Living Planet

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See a full-size model of an elephant, a great white shark, live animal displaysand more.…

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Fossil Stories

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See a full size T-rex skeleton, live animals and fossil trees.

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Ancient Egypt

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See our famous mummies and Egyptian artefacts.

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Ice Age to Iron Age

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See how ow the geography and population of North East England changed from Ice Age to Iron Age…

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Ancient Greeks

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An important collection of Greek and Etruscan art and archaeology.

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Explore More

Permanent

Find out about the Museum's collectors and how to classify collections.

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Hadrian's Wall

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See an inscription stone proving the Wall was built on orders of Emperor Hadrian.…

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Mouse House

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An interactive room with dressing up and areas to explore for young children.

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Natural Northumbria

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Discover the natural history of Northumbria.

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Roman Empire

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Collections from the Roman Empire.

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World Cultures

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Objects from around the world.

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