Discovery is the North East of England's most popular free tourist attraction. 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.

Café Discovery in the heart of the North East's most popular free museum is the ideal spot to recover after a morning of interactive fun. It is focused on catering for the needs of hungry children who want to recharge their batteries before continuing their exploration of science, technology and life on Tyneside.

A selection of yummy lunch boxes are jam packed with the sandwiches, fruits, crisps and drinks that little people will love. A section of delicious treats are also on offer for parents, with everything from jacket potatoes stuffed full of curry to freshly prepared salads. The wide range of cakes and chocolate treats will have children and grown-ups returning for more.

Vegetarian options. Large handed cutlery for disabled people.

The Discovery Museum Shop has a wide range of pocket money gifts for children such as pens, games and postcards. It also offers adults a selection of books to find out more about the inventions on display. A section of memorabilia is also available.

Disabled toilets with shower facilities. Baby change.

By Public Transport: Discovery Museum is only a five minute walk from Newcastle Central Station Metro, the mainline rail station and local bus services. The museum is well signposted from the station. For more information on public transport telephone the NEXUS traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or visit: http://www.tyneandwearmetro.co.uk/index.htm By Car: Discovery is based on Blandford Square in Newcastle upon Tyne. The museum can be found just off the A6082 from Redheugh Bridge heading onto St James' Boulevard or from the A186 from Westmorland Road heading onto St James' Boulevard. Parking is available outside the museum, but it is extremely limited and gets very busy. We would recommend travelling by public transport or parking at the Times Square car park behind Life Science Centre, which is a five minute walk from the museum.

The museum is extremely popular at weekends and school holidays so choose a sunny day if you want to avoid the crowds.
Discovery Museum is buggy and wheelchair friendly.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Discovery Museum, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery/