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Planetarium closure due to major upgrade

The Planetarium will be closed until further notice due to a major projection upgrade. The new projectors will allow for a much more Read more

Your Museum needs you!

The Great North Museum is celebrating after making the long list for the prestigious Art Fund Prize 2010. The Museum is one of eleven Read more

Irresistible Forces

An exhibition by students from Newcastle University MA Art Museum and Gallery Studies will open at the Great North Museum: Hancock next month. Read more

Great North Museum shortlisted for Family Friendly Award

The Great North Museum: Hancock has been shortlisted as one of the country's most family-friendly venues, in the Guardian Family Friendly Awards Read more

Culture Shock talk series

Join six different speakers between 5 Marchand 9 April for series of facinating talks which run alongside Read more

Great North Museum Library

The Library at the Great North Museum is open to the public and is free to use.Housing three collections: the Library and Read more

T rex gets clean for Christmas

Staff at the Great North Museum: Hancock are busy getting ready for Christmas and even the resident T. rex is getting spruced up in preparation Read more

Great Achievement!

The Great North Museum is celebrating receiving a series of high profile awards recently. At the prestigious World Read more

Be Part of Something Special this Christmas

Those looking for a special Christmas gift that really makes a difference should look no further than the Great North Museum: Hancock! Read more

SPOILED Ceramic Sculptures by Elaine Wilson

A new exhibition of Ceramic Sculptures by artist Elaine Wilson. Inspired by the writings of Joan Riviere, Bracha Ettinger and Baudelaire. Read more