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THE Discovery Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne is the North East’s largest free museum

It was established by the amalgamation of various museums in Newcastle under the Tyne and Wear Museums Service

The focus is the Turbina, the world’s first steam turbine powered ship, designed in the city by Charles Parsons in 1894.  She gatecrashed the Diamond Jubilee Navy Review at Spithead to prove that she was the fastest ship in the world/ Soon all the world’s navies were powered by steam turbines

People can get online in the free computer suite with educational programmes and Internet access

It has the Science Maze, a fun zone with interactive exhibits and large working engines.  This area also features Tyneside inventions, including the earliest electric light bulbs

The People’s Galley is a display of work by local, showing real life experiences of living in the region

Fashion Works traces the history of textiles and fashion from glamorous gowns to modern teenage dress

Newcastle’s Story in the John George Joicey Museum follows the history of the city from the Romans to today, including dioramas of the greatest events

A Soldiers Story depicts the human side of army life in war and peace based on the experiences of two local cavalry regiments, the regular 15/19th Hussars and the territorial Northumberland Hussars

Family science activities are held on Saturdays.  A free family funday with activities takes place from 14:00 to 16:00 on Sundays and regular activity days are held during the school holidays

Discovery is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on Mondays to Saturdays and 14:00 to 17:00 on Sundays all year except Good Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

There is limited Pay and Display parking directly outside the museum which is a short walk from Newcastle’s Central Railway Station

Hot and cold refreshments are served daily in the café and the shop carries a wide range of fantastic gift ideas, both fun and educational for all ages

Discovery has flat access into the building and lifts to all floors.  Each floor also has accessible toilets and changing facilities

Contact details for Discovery are 0191 232 6786.