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In and around Newcastle are many brilliant inclusive museums. They offer a great day out for you and your family. Impressive sights and interactive displays will keep everyone entertained.

Each museum has an accessibility guide. It is useful for people visiting with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or disabilities. It will likely have information about:

Disabled parking
Disabled toilets
How wheelchair users can get around
Support for those with sensory needs
And more!

Click on the links below to learn more about accessibility and plan your visit!

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Museums in Newcastle:

Museums outside Newcastle:

Did you know?

Many of the museums listed are free or have discounts for carers, children and young people. Find ticket prices on each website to learn more.

Great North Museum: Hancock

This museum has amazing exhibits about dinosaurs, Egyptian mummies, and Hadrian's Wall. You can ask for sensory support bags, wheelchair lap trays, and other helpful items.

A family standing next to and look at a large shiny long boat with the word Turbinia written on it. The boat is inside a large bright room with a glass ceiling at the Discovery Museum.

Discover impressive displays about science, industry, and our local history. Large open spaces and lift access makes it great for wheelchair users. You can watch the above video to learn more about the museum.

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Life Science Centre

Learn about science whilst having fun. It is filled with interactive exhibits and amazing facts. Relaxed Sundays are perfect for children or young people with sensory needs.

Museums in Newcastle:

Museums outside Newcastle:

Did you know?

Great North Museum: Hancock

Discovery Museum

Life Science Centre