Only 6 months until Rocket comes home to Tyneside. We agree with the Chronicle that 2018 is going to be an amazing year! http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/cultural-north-east-what-great-14057484

The presents are all unwrapped and the kids are probably climbing the walls already! Fear not, we're open this week and have bags of hands-on exhibitions to keep the little ones happy. Don't forget about Play Tyne for the littlest visitors - they'll love splashing around in our River Tyne themed water area. Just don't forget a change of clothes. https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/play-tyne

If you surprised your loved one with a diamond for Christmas, firstly congratulations! Secondly, it's never too early to start looking for the perfect venue. Choose us for a truly unique setting in the City https://museumweddings.org.uk/venues/discovery-museum

Work in web development? Apply for this great opportunity to build a virtual exhibition, that celebrates 'A History of the North in 100 Objects', to support the must-see event of 2018 - Great Exhibition of the North 2018 https://twmuseums.org.uk/news/seeking-a-website-developer

Our Princess Ball is featured in the latest edition of NE1 magazine. Check it out - a great idea for a last-minute stocking filler for budding princesses! https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-happily-ever-after-princess-ball

Christmas and New Year opening hours We are open throughout the festive period except: Closed: 24, 25, 26 & 31 December & 1 January Most of our office staff are now off enjoying the festivities, so replies and messages on this page won’t be picked up until early January. If you need to get in touch please call the museum on (0191) 232 6789. Opening hours are 10am - 4pm (Mon - Fri) & 11am - 4pm (Sat - Sun), excluding Christmas closures. Season's Greetings & Happy New Year

'Tis the season to spend time with loved ones, and if you're planning any grand gestures this festive time, perhaps 2018 is the year you'll tie the knot. Could our Grade II building be the unique backdrop for your special day? https://museumweddings.org.uk/venues/discovery-museum

With only 11 sleeps till 🎅...get a warm festive glow this Sunday and book tickets for our special screening of The Polar Express in our atmospheric Great Hall

Work in marketing and want an exciting new challenge for 2018? Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums are looking for someone to join the Communications Team as we get ready to play our part in Great Exhibition of the North 2018 Could this be you? https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Communications_Officer/170462

Attention, passengers: The next train to arrive in our Great Hall will be the Polar Express on Sunday 10 Dec at 11am & 1.45pm. Seats still available for the first of our magical festive screenings. All aboard everyone. https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/festive-film-plus-the-polar-express

We're taking part in The National Lottery 'thank you' campaign. Lotto players can claim a free guided tour of our Grade II listed building on 12, 14 & 16 Dec. Find us, and more participating venues on this interactive map.

Care for someone with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)? We’ll be opening our doors early on Weds 3 Jan, 9 – 10am for a special relaxed session in our popular All the Fun of the Fair exhibition. FREE, but booking required.