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Discovery Museum
- Visual guide
- Changing Places
- Calmer times
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Checked on the venue's own website, 26 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.
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Big free museum of Tyneside science, industry and social history, home of the Turbinia. Has an up to date visual story, a Changing Places toilet and a sensory kit for SEND school groups.
What they offer
- Visual guide or social storyopen it here
- Changing Places toiletChanging Places toilet on the ground floor, at the back of the museum
- Quieter times to visitVisual story flags Charge!, Science Maze and the cafe as noisy areas.
Not published yet: quiet or relaxed times, quiet room or space, sensory map, ear defenders or sensory kit, queue support, carer ticket, staff training. Worth asking when you book or before you go.
Before you go
Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.
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