THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM

The Newcastle Discovery Museum features hands-on displays on topics such as naval and military history, style, and innovations. From the region's famed maritime history and game-changing science and technology to Tyneside's fashion through the ages and military history, you can learn about it all at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle. The museum is brimming with exciting and educational exhibits that encourage visitors to get involved.

At one of the wonderful places to visit in Newcastle, the Discovery Museum, you can see everything from ancient steam engines and traditional windmills to cutting-edge jet turbines. Vintage automobiles and vehicles from World War II are among the highlights. The Killingworth locomotive, constructed by George Stephenson in 1830 to haul coal, and a 1929 replica of the River Tyne are also on display.

The Turbinia, the world's first turbine-driven steamer, was built by Charles Parsons and put into service in 1914, but she is just one example of many different types of ships. There is a large study library and a wonderful collection of paintings and sculptures can be seen in the museum. On-site refreshments can be enjoyed at the café. For more kid-friendly activities, head to the Stephenson Railway Museum, not far from Wallsend.

There are many exciting activities available at this tourist destination, including rides on restored steam and diesel trains. Exciting workshops and interactive exhibits await you.

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Highlights

• The Discovery Museum in Newcastle offers free admission and is conveniently located near multiple modes of public transportation as well as parking options for those who drive themselves.
• The exhibits are frequently updated, and they are supplemented with a wide variety of interesting and engaging educational activities that are both free and open to all visitors.
• The Museum's main entrance is dominated by the popular exhibit Turbinia. Using a steam turbine for propulsion, it was developed in Tyneside.
• The Turbinia Story exhibit vividly recreates the history of the 35-meter ship, which was once the fastest in the world.
• Engage in a summer-long series of free, family-friendly activities happening at popular Tyneside venues, called Ways of Play.
• While at Discovery Museum this summer, you may construct a pop up book about Newcastle, design a lighthouse, or decorate a wooden kite.
• Set off on an excursion modeled by the ship and come face to face with some jaw-dropping revelations.