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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.
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
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
25 Feb 2025
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, morerelaxed experience.…
7 Mar 2025
14 Mar 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.…
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.
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.…
Explore fascinating objects, craft compelling stories!
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