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Great North Museum: Hancock
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See a full size T-rex skeleton, real fossils and more.
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See a full-size model of an elephant, a great white shark and more.
Great North Nights is our programme of after-hours events at the museum.
The planetarium is open. Please buy your tickets at the Museum Shop.
The Mouse House is our multipurpose space for under 5s and their families.
A free, fun, interactive AR adventure
17 Jan 2025 - 27 Apr 2025
A project and exhibition exploring the experiences of individuals impacted byorgan donation and transplantation.…
21 Feb 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
An exhibition featuring 12 photographs by artist Mandy Barker.
Until 5 Jan 2025
Explore rarely seen Newcastle locations through photography.
Until 27 Apr 2025
This collection of free family trails invites you to explore the museum, engagewith objects, and collect prizes.…
10 Jan 2025
For pre-crawling babies.
17 Jan 2025
For pre-walking babies.
24 Jan 2025
Mixed under 5's session.
7 Feb 2025
For babies aged 0 - 17 months
14 Feb 2025
Come along to have a dance and a laugh with friends and family.
25 Feb 2025
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, morerelaxed experience.…
7 Mar 2025
14 Mar 2025
21 Mar 2025
28 Mar 2025
Join us for a full day of activities just for Home Educated families.
4 Apr 2025
11 Apr 2025
15 Apr 2025
22 Apr 2025
2 May 2025
Mixed under 5's session
16 May 2025
23 May 2025
Learn about mummification and see Egyptian artefacts from the British Museum.
An important collection of Greek and Etruscan art and archaeology.
See an inscription stone proving the Wall was built on orders of Emperor Hadrianand more.…
Pause and enjoy a dramatic reimagining of seven Roman altars in the Hadrian'sWall gallery.…
Objects from around the world.
Discover the natural history of Northumbria.
Discover the stories behind some of the museum’s most-loved objects and thecollectors who brought them here.…
The story of our distant past is told through many wonderful artefacts,including tools, weapons and ancient artwork.…
This new display is all about Eurythenes plasticus, a species discovered byNewcastle University researchers.…
On line and in person CPD for primary school teachers
Here you can see a great selection of precious objects from Northumbria’sglorious past.…
See stunning gems and minerals from around the world.
Collections from the Roman Empire.
An online exhibition created by Newcastle University, English Heritage and theGreat North Museum: Hancock…
700 children's drawings portray some of the world’s most vulnerable species,many of which face extinction.…
Spin the wheel in six of our permanent galleries and you'll be given a challengeto complete.…
A spectacular and immersive digital projection mapping experience on amonumental scale.…
Listen to creative music and sound responses to different objects throughout themuseum.…
Explore fascinating objects, craft compelling stories!
We’ve connected three museums in Tyneside to 11 miles of public cycleway andtwo easy rides for beginners or families.…
One of the deep sea's rare specimens, brought home to Newcastle
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