Temporary closure of Great North Museum: Hancock Published on: 11 May 2018 The closure is to allow for the installation of Which Way North, a special exhibition throughout the museum as part of this summer’s Great Exhibition of the North. Which Way North Caroline McDonald, manager at the , said: “We’re very excited for people to see our contribution to the Great Exhibition. explores the heart and soul of Northern England through stories about its pioneering artists, designers and innovators. “The displays are throughout the building and feature hundreds of loans from around the UK, including such highlights as the last piano played by John Lennon and the iconic painting Whistlejacket. “After much planning, we’ve taken the necessary step to close the museum temporarily to allow us to complete works safely, from building and rigging to installing the loan items. We reopen at 1pm on Friday 22 June and feel sure that Which Way North will be worth the wait.” The Great North Museum: Hancock Great Exhibition of the North Access to the museum’s library and two learned societies (the Natural History Society of Northumbria and the Society of Antiquaries of Â鶹´«Ã½ upon Tyne) is unaffected. Patrons are asked to enter by the side doors at the rear of the museum. Further major loans for Which Way North are set to be revealed imminently. Which Way North has been made possible by National Lottery players, with funds awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The is 80 days of amazing exhibits, live performances, displays of innovation, new artworks and magical experiences. The Exhibition will tell the inspiring story of the North of England and how its innovators, businesses, artists and designers have shaped our present and are inspiring our future. The Great North Museum: Hancock is run by Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums on behalf of Â鶹´«Ã½. Share: Latest News Scientists unlock hidden driver of inflammatory bowel disease Scientists have linked a key genetic signal in inflammatory bowel disease to an immune response that shuts down inflammation control, enabling faster diagnosis and targeted treatments. published on: 15 June 2026 Funding system risks limiting genuine community collaboration A new policy paper written by researchers at Â鶹´«Ã½ warns that the way UK research is funded may be undermining efforts to create genuinely collaborative partnerships with communities. published on: 15 June 2026 Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Â鶹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Facts and figures
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