All history museums and attractions to visit in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne (England) is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 7 history museums in Newcastle upon Tyne, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Newcastle upon Tyne? These are the ones:

  1. Victoria Tunnel1

    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
  2. Great North Museum Hancock2

    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.
  3. Newcastle Castle3

    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.
  4. OuseBurn Farm4

    OuseBurn Farm

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    A friendly farm and environmental visitor centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.
  5. Bessie Surtees House5

    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.
  6. Hatton Gallery6

    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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    Northumberland Hussars Museum

     Newcastle upon Tyne
    Northumberland Hussars Museum is a museum in Newcastle & Gateshead. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Music and Weapons and War.