Arbeia, South Shields
About: Standing above the entrance to the River Tyne, Arbeia South Shields’ Roman Fort guarded the main sea route to Hadrian’s Wall. It was a key garrison and military supply base to other forts along the Wall and is an important part of the history of Roman Britain. Step into the fort and immerse yourself in the world of the Romans right in the heart of South Shields. Explore inside the full-scale reconstructed Roman buildings including the West Gate, Commanding Officer’s house and a soldier’s barrack block, and see one of the finest collections of finds from Roman Britain all found in and around Arbeia
Website: https://arbeiaromanfort.org.uk
Beamish, Durham
About: Beamish is a world famous, living & working, open air museum, telling the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s
Website: http://www.beamish.org.uk
Berwick-Upon-Tweed Barracks
About: Built in the early 18th century, the Barracks were among the first in England to be purpose built. The ‘By Beat of Drum’ exhibition gives you an insight into the life of the British infantryman from the Civil War to the First World War
Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berwick-upon-tweed-barracks-and-main-guard
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
About: The Bowes Museum is a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. Purpose built in the 19th century by John and Joséphine Bowes, the museum is filled with diverse collections that spans three floors of the magnificent building
Website: https://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, Saltburn-By-The-Sea
About: A legacy of blood, sweat and ironstone. Discover the people, communities
and industry behind Britain’s Land of Iron
Website: https://landofiron.org.uk
Discovery Museum, Newcastle
About: The Discovery Museum is a science museum and local history museum. It displays many exhibits of local history including the ship, Turbinia
Website: https://discoverymuseum.org.uk
Durham Museum & Heritage Centre
About: Durham Museum and Heritage Centre is a museum that details the history of the City of Durham from medieval times to the present day
Website: http://durhammuseum.co.uk
Eden Camp, Malton
About: Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on the Home Front and the Front Line, all set in the buildings and grounds of an original World War 2 Prisoner of War Camp
Website: https://www.edencamp.co.uk
Great North Museum, Newcastle
About: The Great North Museum is a museum of natural history and ancient civilisations situated in Newcastle City Centre
Website: https://greatnorthmuseum.org.uk
Head Of Steam, Darlington
About: Museum of local rail history situated in restored 19th-century railway buildings, with antique steam engines.
Website: https://www.head-of-steam.co.uk
Hexham Old Gaol
About: This 14th-century prison now houses a museum with exhibits on history, music, weapons, armor & more.
Website: https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/hexham-old-gaol/
Housesteads Roman Fort, Hexham
About: English Heritage site of a Roman fort with a visitor centre, museum and guides in period costume
Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/housesteads-roman-fort-hadrians-wall
Jarrow Hall
About: Discover the incredible world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria at a historic and environmental oasis in the heart of South Tyneside. Set across 11 acres, Jarrow Hall features a museum dedicated to exploring the life and legacy of Bede, alongside an extensive Anglo-Saxon farm and reconstructed Anglo-Saxon dwellings
Website: https://jarrowhall.com
Killhope, Bishop Auckland
About: Tours of an old mine with displays on local mining history, with a play park and wildlife hides as well
Website: https://killhope.org.uk
Life Science Centre, Newcastle
About: Life Science Centre is the science centre of the North. They’re not like other museums where you’ll only find stuff in cases, here you’re encouraged to get stuck in: explore, create and have fun – whatever your age.
Website: https://www.life.org.uk
Locomotion
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National Museum Of The Royal Navy
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Newbiggin Maritime Museum
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Newcastle Castle Keep & Black Gate
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North East Land, Sea & Air Museum
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Preston Park
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RNLI Grace Darling Museum
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Ryhope Engines Museum
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Segedunum
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Seven Stories
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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
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Stephenson’s Rail Museum
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Sunderland Winter Garden
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Vindolanda
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Woodhorn Museum
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