Discovery Museum - Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums

Discovery Museum - Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Discovery Museum
Blandford Square
Newcastle & Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4JA
England

Website

www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

E-mail

discovery@twmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

Enquiries

0191 232 6789

Textphone users

18001 0191 232 6789

Fax

0191 230 2614

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Discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside, from the area's renowned maritime history and world-changing science and technology right through to fashion through the ages and military history. The museum is bursting with interactive displays, which makes it the perfect place to learn and have fun.

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!

There is also a wet-play gallery specifically designed for the under sevens.

This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Opening hours Mon-Fri 10-4
Sat 10-5
Sun 2-5


Closed: Christmas Day and Boxing Day

 Admission charges

Admission free

Additional info

Discovery Museum has the following facilities for visitors:
Lift available
Accessible toilets
Male and female toilet facilities
Assistance available if required
Facilities for Deaf people and hard of hearing
Facilities for Blind people and partially sighted
Assistance and Guide dogs admitted
Baby changing facilities
Gift shop
Hot and cold meals
Hot and cold drinks
Teachers' Packs
Worksheets for groups
Under 7 year old resources: soft play and Playtyne Gallery

Discovery Museum houses the finest collections of scientific and technical material outside London and keeps important collections of maritime history, social history, regimental militaria and costume.

For more than two centuries developments in science, technology and industry which were pioneered or became established in Tyne & Wear had a powerful influence world-wide. Such influence is, arguably, unsurpassed by that of any other region of comparable size and population.
Examples of world 'firsts' include Charles Parson's 'Turbinia', the first vessel to be powered by steam turbine, and Joseph Swan's historic lightbulbs.

This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.

Collection details

Weapons and War, Social History, Science and Technology, Maritime, Industry, Costume and Textiles

Key artists and exhibits

  • Designated Collection
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Balman Gallery Artists Selling Exhibition

  • 4 February — 1 October 2014 *on now

The Balman Gallery returns to Discovery Museum for a long-term residency in our temporary exhibition space.

Drawing inspiration from the Toon Times exhibition, a number of exciting and varying exhibits will be on display, all of which are available for visitors to buy.

Renowned artists showing include Derek Jones, Alan Reed, Gavin Penn, Peter Goodfellow and Leigh Lambert.

Entry is free, prints and paintings can be taken home immediately after purchase.

For further details about the artists currently showing in the Balman Gallery, Corbridge, visit: www.balmangallery.com

Suitable for

  • Any age

Website

http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery/whats-on/exhibitions/balman-gallery-artists-selling-exhibition.html

Toon Times

  • 8 February — 5 October 2014 *on now

Toon Times, in partnership with Newcastle United Foundation, will chart the fortunes of NUFC from its inception in 1881 through to the present day.

Featuring some NUFC treasures that have never been on public display before - the exhibition will include souvenir programmes, historic and modern day strips, as well as silverware collected over the years.

Visitors will also get a taste of what it feels like to be a Newcastle United star with the help of interactive elements such as a recreated changing room and player's tunnel.

There's also the opportunity to make your mark on the exhibition by adding your special memories.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Website

http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery/whats-on/exhibitions/toon-times.html

Corporal C.E. Garforth

For Valour: Two VC heroes remembered

  • 2 August 2014 — 29 March 2015

An exhibition about the lives of two recipients of the Victoria Cross, Cpl. C. E. Garforth, 15th Hussars, who was awarded one of the first VCs of the First World War and Pte. H. G. Columbine, 19th Hussars, who sacrificed himself to save other soldiers in his regiment.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
Workers at Armstrong Vicker, around 1916

When the Lamps Went Out: Life on Tyneside in the First World War

  • 25 October 2014 — 28 June 2015

By Christmas 1914, the City of Newcastle upon Tyne reported that over 21,000 men had been recruited following the outbreak of the First World War on 4 August 1914. It became clear that while the war was being fought to such devastating effect abroad that it was going to have considerable impact back at home.

This exhibition takes a glimpse at what life was like here on Tyneside for those back on the Home Front.

Suitable for

  • Any age
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