Shefton Museum of Greek Art and Archaeology - A collection of Greek and Etruscan pottery and metal objects. Opening times, directions and visitor information. Based in Newcastle University.
Military Vehicle Museum - WW2 vehicles and militaria museum with the North East Military Vehicles Club details and exhibit information.
Museum of Antiquities - The region's archaeology and history including Stone-Age hunter gatherers, temple to the god Mithras and Hadrian's Wall.
Discovery Museum - Science and local history museum with free entrance. Details of collections, facilities and location.
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