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News and events at Great North Museum
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