Great North Museums

What will the museum look like?

The architect, Terry Farrell and Partners, has developed an eye-catching modern extension to the Grade II* listed building. The old Hancock building is also being gutted and refurbished to return it to its original Victorian glory. Both inside and outdoors, larger spaces are being created for an enhanced visitor experience.

Architectural Plans

  • An aerial plan view of The Great North Museum.

    An aerial view of the museum plan

  • A external 3d view of the GNM.

    An external 3D view of the new museum

  • A plan of the GNM ground floor.

    A plan of the museum ground floor.

  • A plan of the GNM first floor.

    A plan view of the museum first floor.

  • A plan of the GNM second floor.

    A plan of the museum second floor.

  • A plan of the GNM landscaped walled garden.

    A plan of the museum's landscaped walled garden.

  • Section view through the new museum.

    Section view through the new museum



The Galleries

Exhibition designers, Casson Mann, are developing 11 exciting new exhibition galleries in the new museum on the following themes:


Get Involved

There are a number of ways to get involved with the project. Find out more

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