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National Archives Brings the 1911 Census to Newcastle
Back by popular demand, The National Archives will be giving local and family historians in Newcastle a second chance to view 27 million 1911 Read more
Knitters of the North East unite!
Brightly coloured decorations are appearing across Newcastle city centre, including outside Discovery Museum,as excitement mounts for Read more
Preserving North East engineering history
A colossal steam turbine has made its penultimate journey from Drax Power Station near Selby, North Yorkshire where it has been generating Read more
BFI Mediatheque to open at Discovery Museum
More than 1500 film and television titles from the BFI National Archive will be available to visitors at Newcastle's Discovery Museum Read more
A History of the World
The first light bulb, a Nissan Bluebird and a Maori chief - these are all objects that tell a history of Wearside, Tyneside and Read more
Play Tyne open after refurbishment!
Discovery Museum's popular display for children under 7 has revealed a refreshing new look. Play Tyne, a free water-themed play area at Discovery Read more
Little Discoverers at Discovery Museum
On Tuesday afternoons at 1pm, Little Discoverers will take place at Discovery Museum, using the museum to inspire and entertain young Read more
Film footage of Turbinia
Film footage showing one of Discovery Museum's most famous exhibits being moved into the museum in 1994 is now available to view on YouTube. Read more
Painting unveiled at Discovery Museum
A painting showing one of the most famous ships to be built on Tyneside, which was previously hanging on board the QE2, has been unveiled and is Read more