Timeline
06:00
Explore the Discovery Museum. The science and engineering exhibits, including the historic Turbinia ship, are best seen when the museum first opens. The space is free and usually quieter in the morning.
08:00
Grab a coffee or a light lunch at the Centurion. This impressively designed bar and restaurant sits in the restored Victorian lounge of Central Station, just a short walk from the museum. It is open from 08:00, making it a reliable stop for a morning break.
09:30
Walk east to the Side Gallery. This documentary photography gallery offers a calm contrast to the museum’s technical displays. The 50-seater cinema is currently closed, but the gallery space and archive are open for viewing.
10:00
Spend the golden hour (15:03) inside the gallery or in its immediate vicinity. The late afternoon light is gentle and perfect for viewing photography without the harshness of midday sun.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to Central Station is short and straightforward. The Side Gallery is a further 17-minute walk east. Allow plenty of time if you plan to linger at the Centurion.
Check before you go
- The Discovery Museum opens at 10:00 on weekdays. If you visit on a weekend, it opens at 11:00, so adjust your start time accordingly.
- The Side Gallery is open during the day, but check their website for specific exhibition hours if visiting outside standard times.
- The Centurion is open daily from 08:00, so it is safe to visit early in your itinerary.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Newcastle upon Tyne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).