Discovery Museum
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Discovery Museum to look at things; they come to pull levers, steer virtual ships, and get their hands on the gritty story of Tyneside's industrial might. It’s a place that crackles with energy, where the deep-throated roar of a steam turbine shares the air with the flickering magic of a BFI archive film. You can easily lose an afternoon here, not just reading plaques, but by genuinely interacting with the past. It feels less like a static repository and more like a vibrant engine room of history and science.
Collection Highlights
The colossal 'Turbinia'—the world's first steam turbine-powered ship—dominates the main hall, while hands-on science exhibits let you play with lightning and optics. Don't miss the treasure trove of moving images in the British Film Institute archive, where local history flickers to life on screen.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in the heart of Newcastle on Blandford Square, and the best part? General admission is completely free, though some special screenings or exhibitions might have a charge.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a grand, converted Victorian brick-and-stone cooperative building, its industrial-era character provides the perfect atmospheric shell for the marvels of engineering and invention contained within.
Contact & Location
Address: Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, England, NE1 4JA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 191 232 6789
Website: Visit Website
