About The Great North Museum
Newcastle's premier museum at Barras Bridge showcases captivating exhibits that will spark curiosity in visitors of all ages, with accessible facilities including baby changing and wheelchair-friendly access throughout.
What's nearby
- Northern Stage next door
- Newcastle University next door
- Hadrian Building 200m away
- Philip Robinson Library 200m away
- Armstrong Building 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We absolutely loved the museum — it’s such a pity we couldn’t stay longer. The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. The atmosphere was calm, inspiring, and very well organized. Everything was clean and beautifully maintained, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The exhibitions were engaging, educational, and thoughtfully presented. It was clear that great care and attention to detail had gone into every part of the museum. We truly appreciated the effort put into creating such a meaningful and memorable visit. We would definitely love to return and spend more time exploring everything. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
· via Google
The layout of each room is well thought out and there is a clear care behind each exhibit. There is a great diversity of interactive elements for all ages (projection rooms, touch screens, video, etc) which help to engage with the well written educational content. I especially liked the Hadrian’s wall history told from the perspective of people who lived and worked around it. Kudos to the museum curators!
· via Google
Absolutely fabulous place for young and old. Lots of interactive stuff for the youngsters. Great selection of things to see and do. Really enjoyed our time there on a wet and windy day! Fabulous cafe too with a good selection of cakes and other foods. Definitely recommend. Free entry but a donation is a must to keep this wonderful place going!
· via Google
We really enjoyed this museum, they have lots of exibits ranging from dinosaurs to Roman soldiers, it's definitely one that children will enjoy and can learn from, especially if they are doing school projects about history, it's definitely worth a visit.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of engaging exhibits, including natural history, Roman and Egyptian artifacts, and impressive dinosaur fossils. They also highlight the free entry, making it an excellent value for families and individuals. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean facilities and pleasant cafe.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4,499 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Newcastle upon Tyne