Visit essentials
Right now
Closed
Price
Free
Allow
Quick stop up to half a day
About this activity
Explore dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, wildlife and more at the Great North Museum: Hancock - a free, family-friendly museum with hands-on fun for little explorers.
Opening hours
- monday
- 10:00–17:00
- tuesday
- 10:00–17:00
- wednesday
- 10:00–17:00
- thursday
- 10:00–17:00
- friday
- 10:00–17:00
- saturday
- 10:00–16:00
- sunday
- 11:00–16:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
Hancock Museum, Barras Bridge, Newcastle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4PTKeep exploring
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