Experts' Choice Award Discovery Museum
What the experts agree on
Turbinia, a revolutionary steamship, anchors this museum's compelling narrative of Newcastle's maritime and industrial heritage. Interactive exhibits engage visitors of all ages while celebrating the city's pioneering technological achievements.
“The star of this museum is indisputably Turbinia, a cutting-edge steamship...exhibitions chart the city's history and underline the fundamental role of shipbuilding and pioneering technologies.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Kids will like its interactive approach to teaching Newcastle's history, and history buffs will be most thrilled by galleries showing off the town's maritime and industrial achievements." Full review
