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Great North Museum

Great North Museum

Newcastle upon Tyne

Museums

NewcastleGateshead has a range of museums to suit every taste. Jump from 35 million years of evolution at Great North Museum: Hancock to cutting-edge science, presented in such an engaging and interactive way, at the award-winning Life Science Centre.

Enter a world where children's books come alive at Seven Stories, or explore the region's past at Discovery Muesum.

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  1. Lit & Phil

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    The Literary and Philosophical Society

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    Museum

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    The Lit & Phil is a phenomenal, inspiring and welcoming space, a great place to spend some time. Members and visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and use the library to read the papers, meet friends, work and study

  2. Centre for Life

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    Centre for Life

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    Museum

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Buy One, Get One Free on Ice skating at Life, weekdays only until February 10 2012  - Download voucher here

    Life is an award-winning Science Centre, where all exhibitions and activities are included in the admission price. One ticket gets you access to everything including the North’s biggest...

  3. ~Flow

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    ~Flow

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    Water Mill

    Newcastle Upon Tyne

    A specially commissioned floating artwork, which visitors can board for free, will stay on the NewcastleGateshead Quayside throughout the summer as part of Artists taking the lead, one of twelve public art commissions funded by the UK Arts Councils,

  4. Oriental Museum

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    Oriental Museum

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    Museum

    Durham City

    Northern Britain's only museum dedicated solely to the Orient. It displays collections from China, ancient Egypt, Japan, Korea, India, South East Asia and the Near and Middle East.

  5. North East Aircraft Museum

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    North East Aircraft Museum

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    Museum

    Sunderland

    The North East Aircraft Museum is the only aircraft museum in the region and is home to over 35 aircraft of civil and military origin, ranging from the minute Flying Flea to the mighty Avro Vulcan nuclear bomber.

  6. (c) Ryder Architecture

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    Newcastle City Library

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    Museum

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    City Library opened its doors to the public on Sunday 7th June, revealing a new six story building housing a viewing platform, public art, 185 seat performance space, cafe, exhibition area and the Newcastle Collection showcasing the city's unique he

  7. National Glass Centre

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    National Glass Centre

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Sunderland

    Housed in a spectacular architecturally designed glass and steel building situated on the north bank of the River Wear in Sunderland, the National Glass Centre is a unique cultural venue and visitor attraction.

  8. None

    Add Monkwearmouth Station Museum to your Itinerary

    Monkwearmouth Station Museum

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    Museum

    Sunderland

    Take a look inside a real Victorian railway station and visit the fascinating ticket office. Watch trains pass by and 'drive' a full-size bus cab. Explore 7 new interactive galleries which have been formed since the £1million redevelopment.

  9. Locomotion: The National Railway Museum

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    Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon

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    Museum

    Shildon

    The museum, home to many vehicles from the National Railway Collection, regularly welcomes guest locomotives and exhibitions. Locomotion explores our railway heritage through interactive displays and offers an exciting events program.

  10. Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum

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    Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum

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    Museum

    Cowshill

    Killhope is a multiple award winning, Gold Standard Green Tourism Destination, inaugural winner of the Guardian's Family Friendly Museum, visitors can discover the lives of Victorian Lead Mining Families.