Discovery Museum

A museum dedicated to science and local history located in Newcastle upon Tyne. It was founded in 1934 and is housed in Blandford House, an industrial building from 1899. Interestingly, it is one of the largest free museums in the North East region of England and has won several awards. Adapted to discover and have fun exhibitions attract both parents and their children.

The biggest attraction of the Discovery Museum is Turbinia, once the fastest steam-powered ship in the world, and today the legendary part of the history of Tyneside. In addition to him, we have three floors full of temporary and temporary exhibitions telling the history of this coastal region, its scientific and technological value not only for England, but also for the rest of the world. We will also find here the only permanent gallery in Great Britain dedicated to the migration of people who created Tyneside with their home. After a long explorative tour, relax at Turbinia Cafe.