@ 12:12pm 22 May 2013
Heritage Open Days Tours
Join us for a free behind the scenes tour exploring Discovery Museum's history as the former former North-East Co-Operative HQ building.
Tour times
Thursday 6th September: 11am & 2pm
Friday 7th September: 11am & 2pm
Saturday 8th September: 11am & 2pm
To book a place on one of the tours call (0191) 232 6789. Places are limited and booking is essential.
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The Late Shows has become a major festival in the North East of England. In 2012 nearly 30,000 visits were made to participating venues and this year's Late Shows is the biggest and best yet with a record number of venues opening their doors after hours.
11:26am 20 May 2013
We had an amazing night on Saturday as part of The Late Shows. Thank to everyone who helped us create this artwork out of bottles!
11:25am 20 May 2013
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Message in a bottle
The last message from Robert Mustard who died when the SS Princess of Sunderland sank in 1893.
A short film made by Gateshead College with Tyne & Wear Archives.
Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology from the Great North Museum
Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology from the Great North Museum, tells us about his favourite Greek object in the museum's current exhibition.
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