Easter Holidays
Join us this Easter for fun, family-friendly activities at the Great North Museum: Hancock
Dates
Saturday 12 April - Sunday 27 April
Visitor information
Price
All events free and drop-in unless otherwise stated. Donations welcome.
Part of our Ways to Play programme
Make your ‘Ways to Play’ adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro and / or Ferry.
Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable. Find out more.
About
We have two weeks of holiday fun at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Join us for a collection of crafts in week one, and then returning for the second year in a row, we have the outstanding Newcastle Puppetry Festival during week two of the holidays.
Tuesday 15 April
Time Odyssey: A Family Adventure
A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum. Free, booking required.
Relaxed Early Opening
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience. From 9-10am. Free, booking required.
Wednesday 16 April, 10am - 2pm
Sculpture Session
The research team from the Blood and Transplant Research Unit at Newcastle University invite you to take part in a meaningful object sculpture session. Based on their Journeys exhibition they invite you to craft an object that has a particular significance to you. Free. No booking is required.
Thursday 17 April, 10am – 2pm
Make an Easter Bunny Puppet
Make an Easter bunny puppet and get ready for the spectacular 2025 Puppet Festival. Join some of the Great North Museum: Hancock team to make your own Easter bunny puppet to take home with you. Why not take your bunny puppet with you to the Newcastle Puppetry Festival parade on Saturday 19 April! Free. No booking is required.
Monday 21 April - Sunday 27 April
Moving Parts Arts Puppetry Festival
Back for the second year, the outstanding Newcastle Puppetry festival from Moving Parts Arts. A combination of free activities and pay-for bookable activities.
Tuesday 22 April
Relaxed Early Opening
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience. From 9-10am. Free, booking required.
Daily during museum opening hours
Underground Adventures with Murray the Mole
This collection of free family trails invites you to explore the museum, engage with objects, and collect prizes. Free to take part. For more information, please visit the Welcome Desk.
Planetarium
Book your tickets on the day at the Welcome Desk, from £2.95 per person.
Mouse House
The Mouse House is a multipurpose space for our youngest visitors and their families to enjoy.
Gallery Spinner Challenge
Have a go at our spinners, which you can find in several of our gallery spaces. The spinners are fun interactive games with exciting facts and challenges to explore. Free to take part.
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