Museums open on Monday in Newcastle upon Tyne

The Discovery Museum is a science museum situated in the Blandford Square area of Newcastle. It showcases various machines designed or built in the region, including the Turbinia, the first ship powered by turbines. The museum is managed by the local branch of the England Museums, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

The Victoria Tunnel is a fully preserved 19th century waggonway under the city from the Town Moor to the Tyne, to transport coal from Spital Tongues (Leazes Main) Colliery to the river and operated between 1842 and the 1860s. The Tunnel was converted into an air raid shelter to protect Newcastle ci

The Great North Museum: Hancock is home to the collections of the Shefton Museum of Greek Art and Archaeology. This museum, originally located at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, was established in 1956 and closed in 2008. The collections, which have grown to over 800 objects, provide a fascinating insight into Greek art and archaeology.

Bessie Surtees House, located on Newcastle's Sandhill near the river, is a combination of two merchants' houses built in the 16th and 17th centuries. This historic site offers a glimpse into the architectural style of the period and the lifestyle of the merchants who once lived there.

The Centre for Life, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a unique science village dedicated to promoting the advancement of life sciences. It is a hub where scientists, clinicians, educators, and business people collaborate to further the understanding and application of life sciences. The centre, which is a registered charity, was inaugurated by the Queen in May 2000.

The Laing Art Gallery, situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was established in the year 1904. It was founded by Alexander Laing, a wealthy wine merchant from Newcastle, who donated an estimated 20,000 pounds for the construction of the gallery. The gallery was designed by local architects Cackett and Burns Dick.

Bessie Surtees House, located on Newcastle's Sandhill near the river, is a combination of two merchants' houses built in the 16th and 17th centuries. This historic site offers a glimpse into the architectural style of the period and the lifestyle of the merchants who once lived there.

The Hatton Gallery is an art gallery located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is part of Newcastle University and is housed in the university's Fine Art Building. This gallery is a significant part of the city's cultural landscape, offering a variety of art exhibitions and collections for visitors to explore.