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Discovery Museum

Newcastle upon Tyne
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ENTRY

Free

SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

Newcastle upon Tyne

What it’s like

Free Discovery Museum near Central Station - transport play and Tiny Tyneside for under-5s.

Discovery Museum is the Blandford Square free rainy-day plan - Tyneside history, Things That Go transport play and Tiny Tyneside for under-5s without Soft Play.

Soft Play is N - Tiny Tyneside is museum play, not Soft Play category. Open during roof works. Donations welcome.

Blandford Square NE1 4JA, near Central Station.

Facilities

Birthday parties
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible

Plan your visit

How much does Discovery Museum cost?

It's free to get in.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, the venue offers birthday parties. Details and booking on their site.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

Experiences

  • Things That Go!

    up to age 11 · indoors

    Family transport exhibition with hands-on play, free, until 11 April 2027.

Areas to explore

  • Tiny Tyneside

    up to age 5 · indoors

    Free play space for under 5s, also available to hire for children's birthday parties.

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