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The Great North Museum: Traveler Reviews

Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT, England
0191 222 6765
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“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

Excellent if you're taking the family or looking around on your own. Take your time through all the exhibits (I loved watching the schoolkids watching the snakes!) and enjoy something to eat there also. I was there while a friend had a small date with the RVI and spent a lovely 2-3 hrs while waiting for her.

Visited April 2012
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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“Free and interesting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

Very nice museum specially for children.
The permanent exposition is free.
There is a nice variety of attractions like Egyptian mummies
and pieces of Romanian Empire.

Visited October 2012
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“So much to see”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

First Class museum. Loved the Planetarium. The kept loads of exhibits from the old museums including the Egyptian mummies. Our grandchildren loved the museum.

Visited February 2012
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“Quick tour around the Hancock”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

A beautiful location and building. My son and I enjoyed walking around this museum, but allow no more than 1.5 hours as there is only 2 floors. Lots of resources and items to view. Well worth a look. ;-)

Visited January 2013
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“Interesting museum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

I like the museum but since it was remodelled it seems geared towards children , which is great if you are taking children. It's airy and spacious.

Visited November 2012
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