Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum is housed in the old Co-operative Wholesale Society building, Blandford House. Opening in 1899, it quickly became an iconic building in Newcastle city centre. Blandford House became a museum in 1978 and was re-launched as Discovery Museum in 1993.

As you enter the museum you'll come face to face with Turbinia. Charles Parsons' 34 metre steam powered ship that was once the fastest ship in the world and an iconic part of the history of Tyneside.

Immerse yourself in the history of Newcastle focusing on the area's maritime, scientific and technological importance to Britain and the rest of the world.

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From our Collections

Painting of a large steamship on the ocean with a blue sky and clouds.

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Through our external print on demand partners Art UK, there is a huge range of prints from our collection of artworks to choose from. Each print is made to order using the latest high quality digital printers and is available with a wide range of options to suit you.

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