Great North Museum: Hancock
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The Mouse House is our multipurpose space for under 5s and their families.
Spin the wheel in six of our permanent galleries and you'll be given a challengeto complete.…
A free, fun, interactive AR adventure
1 Apr - 14 Apr
Join us this Easter for fun, family-friendly activities at the Great NorthMuseum: Hancock.…
1 Apr - 6 Apr
Newcastle Puppetry Festival 2024
7 Apr - 14 Apr
19 Apr
For pre-crawling babies.
26 Apr
For pre-walking babies.
28 Jun
Session for Home Educated children 10 years and older.
3 Jul
A workshop for home educated young people from 5 to 12 years of age.
See a full size T-rex skeleton, real fossils and more.
Learn about mummification and see Egyptian artefacts from the British Museum.
See a full-size model of an elephant, a great white shark and more.
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.…
Objects from around the world.
Pause and enjoy a dramatic reimagining of seven Roman altars in the Hadrian'sWall gallery.…
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.…
See stunning gems and minerals from around the world.
Here you can see a great selection of precious objects from Northumbria’sglorious past.…
Collections from the Roman Empire.
A spectacular and immersive digital projection mapping experience on amonumental scale.…
Explore fascinating objects, craft compelling stories!
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