Discovery Museum

Walk through its doors to 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 eras and military history, the Discovery Museum has something for everyone. The museum is bursting with hands-on interactives, which makes it the perfect place to learn through play.

The museum attracted an astonishing 467,000 visits last year and many of these people return on a regular basis to uncover something new. Our displays are regularly updated and complemented by an array of free, fun learning activities!

Everyone'€™s favourite exhibit, Turbinia - dominates the entrance to the museum. Invented on Tyneside, it is the first ship to be powered by a steam turbine. The 35 metre vessel was once the fastest ship in the world and her history is brought to life in the new Turbinia Story gallery. She sets the standard for a day out that is guaranteed to be filled with breathtaking discoveries.