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Opening Times
| Monday | 10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |
Please note: closed on Bank Holidays.
Tyne & Wear Archives is now open. Booking is essential. Book your Tyne & Wear Archives tickets here.
The Turbinia Cafe will reopen 17 July 2021.
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From Monday 19 July you no longer need to book a ticket to visit Discovery Museum.
To ensure the wellbeing of visitors and staff we will be monitoring numbers to ensure the museum does not become too crowded.
We also recommend that you wear a face covering when you visit.
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