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Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum houses the finest collections of scientific and technical material outside London and keeps important collections of maritime history, social history, regimental militaria and costume.

For more than two centuries developments in science, technology and industry which were pioneered or became established in Tyne & Wear had a powerful influence worldwide.

Such influence is, arguably, unsurpassed by that of any other region of comparable size and population.

Examples of world 'firsts' include Charles Parsons' 'Turbinia', the first vessel to be powered by steam turbine, and Joseph Swan's historic lightbulbs.