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Managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on behalf of Newcastle City Council
Opening Times
| Monday | 10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |
Closed on Bank Holidays.
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Visitor information - keeping you safe
Following the latest change in government guidance all visitors aged 12 years and older must wear a face covering in the museum and archives, unless you are medically exempt.
To ensure the wellbeing of visitors and staff we are monitoring numbers to ensure the museum does not become too crowded.
Our under 7s area Play Tyne remains closed for essential safety maintenance. All other spaces are open again.
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