Great North Museum

Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE2 4PT

Tel: +44 (0)1912 226 765
18001 0191 222 6765 (Textphone)
Fax: +44(0)1912 617 537
Email: greatnorthmuseum@twmuseums.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Highlights of the new £26 million museum include:


  • a large-scale, interactive model of Hadrian's Wall

  • major new displays showing the wonder and diversity of the animal and plant kingdoms

  • spectacular objects from the Ancient Greeks

  • mummies from Ancient Egypt

  • a planetarium

  • a life-size T-Rex dinosaur skeleton

    and much more…

    To find out more visit the Great North Museum's website.




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    Opening Times
    (2010 times)
    Monday to Saturday: 10am-5pm
    Sunday: 2-5pm
    Closed: 25 & 26 December & 1 January

    Admission Charges
    (2010 prices)
    Free entry

    Admission charges apply for the planetarium:
    £2.95 adults, £1.95 child / concessions

    Directions
    The Museum can be found just off the Great North Road (B1318).

    Limited parking is available onsite for disabled users with blue badge parking permits.

    We recommend travelling by public transport or parking in Claremont Road car park which is a five minute walk from the Museum.
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    Great North Museum Postcode for SatNav: NE2 4PT

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