The best museums in Newcastle upon Tyne in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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  1. Discovery Museum1

    Discovery Museum

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    The Discovery Museum is a science museum situated in the Blandford Square area of Newcastle. It showcases various machines designed or built in the region, including the Turbinia, the first ship powered by turbines. The museum is managed by the local branch of the England Museums, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.
  2. Victoria Tunnel2

    Victoria Tunnel

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    The Victoria Tunnel is a fully preserved 19th century waggonway under the city from the Town Moor to the Tyne, to transport coal from Spital Tongues (Leazes Main) Colliery to the river and operated between 1842 and the 1860s. The Tunnel was converted into an air raid shelter to protect Newcastle ci
  3. Great North Museum Hancock3

    Great North Museum Hancock

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    The Great North Museum: Hancock is home to the collections of the Shefton Museum of Greek Art and Archaeology. This museum, originally located at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, was established in 1956 and closed in 2008. The collections, which have grown to over 800 objects, provide a fascinating insight into Greek art and archaeology.
  4. Newcastle Castle4

    Newcastle Castle

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    Bessie Surtees House, located on Newcastle's Sandhill near the river, is a combination of two merchants' houses built in the 16th and 17th centuries. This historic site offers a glimpse into the architectural style of the period and the lifestyle of the merchants who once lived there.
  5. Life Science Centre5

    Life Science Centre

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    The Centre for Life, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a unique science village dedicated to promoting the advancement of life sciences. It is a hub where scientists, clinicians, educators, and business people collaborate to further the understanding and application of life sciences. The centre, which is a registered charity, was inaugurated by the Queen in May 2000.
  6. Laing Art Gallery6

    Laing Art Gallery

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    The Laing Art Gallery, situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was established in the year 1904. It was founded by Alexander Laing, a wealthy wine merchant from Newcastle, who donated an estimated 20,000 pounds for the construction of the gallery. The gallery was designed by local architects Cackett and Burns Dick.
  7. Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books7

    Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books

     Newcastle upon Tyne
  8. OuseBurn Farm8

    OuseBurn Farm

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    A friendly farm and environmental visitor centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.
  9. Bessie Surtees House9

    Bessie Surtees House

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    Bessie Surtees House, located on Newcastle's Sandhill near the river, is a combination of two merchants' houses built in the 16th and 17th centuries. This historic site offers a glimpse into the architectural style of the period and the lifestyle of the merchants who once lived there.
  10. Hatton Gallery10

    Hatton Gallery

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    The Hatton Gallery is an art gallery located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is part of Newcastle University and is housed in the university's Fine Art Building. This gallery is a significant part of the city's cultural landscape, offering a variety of art exhibitions and collections for visitors to explore.

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