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. Discovery Museum started life in Exhibition Park, Newcastle in 1934 as the Municipal Museum of Science and Industry, the first science museum outside of London.

Discovery Museum celebrates the spirit and story of Newcastle and is the ideal venue for anyone proud of their local roots. The variety of spaces means you can create the perfect atmosphere you'd like for your special day. The museum hosts ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts for up to 350 guests.

We welcome television and film companies as well as photographers who would like to use us as a location for filming or a photo shoot. If you would like more information regarding this, please contact leann.hay@twmuseums.org.uk or (0191) 277 2152. We require a copy of your public liability insurance certificate (must be to the value of 5 million) for our records.

Discovery Museum is located on the very edge of Newcastle city centre, just off of St. James' Boulevard, making it very easy to get to by both public transport and car. Please support us in our Environmental programme of work and walk, cycle or use public transport whenever it's possible for you to do so.

Take time out in the Turbinia Cafe. The food served by our great people is home-made and locally sourced. Be sure to try out one of our dishes during your visit, indulge in the food we have to offer. Our team will ensure that service is second to none, pick a table, remember your table number and head over to our counter so we can take your order.