Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution
Discovery Museum's new two year exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East
Dates
Until 6 September 2026
Visitor information
Free, during museum opening hours.
Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution will also feature both family and adult events.
Family event programme, booking essential:
- Tiny Sparks! Fridays 4, 11, 25 October; 8, 15, 22, 29 November
- Toddler Takeover - Friday 20 September
- Curiosity Sparks: Spooktacular Catapults - Tuesday 29 October
For adults: Museum Socials - The Life of the £7 Toaster, 15 October
More family events coming for October half term
Adults only Steam to Grin comedy night is our first adult Steam to Green event! More information coming soon.
About
Discovery Museum’s new exhibition explores the story of energy in the North East by looking back to the industrial revolution, and forward to the pioneering contributions in green technologies happening now across the North East region.
With exciting new hands-on displays demonstrating wind and solar power, historical science and engineering objects and even a 'cutaway' electric NISSAN Leaf car on display, Steam to Green will showcase how the North East is leading the way in green energy.
The exhibition was created in partnership with Newcastle University.
Headline sponsor: Vattenfall
Follow this link to find out more about Vattenfall our headline sponsor
Supported by: The Reece Foundation, Newcastle University, Faraday Challenge, Friends of Discovery Museum, the Headley Trust and the Art Fund.
Sponsored by: Lumo, Tyne and Wear Metro and Northumbrian Water