Great North Museum: Hancock

Upcoming events at Great North Museum: Hancock

Community

Nurture Nest

A session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.

Fri 5 JunGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Curious Crawlers

This session is for babies who are crawling, or pre-walkers who are finding their own unique ways of moving.

Fri 12 JunGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Festivals & Events

Discover Festival

Explore a world of ideas through interactive activities and exhibitions designed to inspire all ages.

Sat 13 JunGreat North Museum: Hancock

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History & Heritage

Museum Mice

Play sessions for under 5s at the museum.

Fri 19 JunGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found curator tours

Come and join our Keeper of Archaeology for a tour of Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found.

Sat 27 JunGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Workshops & Classes

Home Educators Workshop - Roman hoards: what is a hoard and why were they deposited

In this session James Gerrard, Prof of Roman Archaeology at Newcastle University will introduce you to Roman hoards.

Tue 7 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Workshops & Classes

Home Educators Workshop - Map Your Newcastle: Help Shape You Are Here: NOVUM

Join local theatre and creative arts company The Six Twenty for a relaxed, playful workshop.

Tue 7 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Workshops & Classes

Home Educators Workshop - Meet the Keeper of Biology

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Wed 8 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Arts & CultureChildren & Family

Baby Gallery Takeover

For babies aged 0 - 17 months

Fri 10 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Community

Archaeology day

This event is part of the 2026 Festival of Archaeology.

Wed 22 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Relaxed Early Opening

Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.

Wed 22 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Children & Family

Time Odyssey: A Family Adventure

A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum.

Thu 23 JulGreat North Museum: Hancock

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Cinema

Picture This: Someone Like Me

Spotted Picture This: Someone Like Me on Great North Museum: Hancock's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Tue 26 JanGreat North Museum: Hancock

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