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Discovery Museum (Tyne & Wear Museums)

Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA, Tyne & Wear, England

Discovery is the region's biggest free museum and the gateway to fun and facts about life on Tyneside. Explore Newcastle's past from Romans to the present day; Tyneside inventions that changed the world; a fun approach to science and take a walk through fashion. Discover a great day out all under one roof! The Museum has recently undergone an exciting £12.25 million transformation which has introduced spectacular new displays, including a whole floor of galleries devoted to life on the River Tyne as well as improved facilities to make a visit more enjoyable. There is also a wet-play gallery specifically designed for the under sevens.

Visitors at Discovery Museum (Photo: Tyne & Wear Museums)

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 0191 232 6789
18001 0191 232 6789
Fax : 0191 230 2614
E-mail : discovery@twmuseums.org.uk

URL : www.twmuseums.org.uk/discover
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Open

Monday to Saturday 10-5 Sunday 2-5

Closed

Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Admission Charges

Admission free

Events

Destination Tyne & Wear: Stories of Migrant Communities in the North East
19 February 2008 - 20 April 2008

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service

Disability Access

Braille information and/or interpretation
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Indoor soft play area

General Education

Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

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