Museums · North East England
Great North Museum
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Great North Museum in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Great North Museum is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Great North Museum: Hancock is a museum that showcases a variety of exhibits, including archaeological finds from across the North of England. Visitors can explore different galleries and participate in educational activities suitable for families and school groups.
Place summary
The Great North Museum is located in North-East England and was established in 1884. It serves as a regional museum, showcasing a diverse range of exhibits related to natural history, archaeology, and world cultures.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9805, -1.6131
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE2 4PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Phone
- +44 191 222 6765
- Established
- 1884
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 11am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.twmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15222070 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great North Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great North Museum?
- Great North Museum is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE2 4PT), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Great North Museum?
- Great North Museum in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great North Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE2 4PT.
- When was Great North Museum built?
- Built or established in 1884.
- How do I get to Great North Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE2 4PT.