The vision and generosity of business, individuals, visitors and numerous public and private foundations is vitally important and can help ensure that the Great North Museum project transforms the Museum into one of the North East's most popular visitor attractions.

Having already raised £1.8 million we are over half way to raising our capital fund target of £2.3 million from philanthropic sources and we need your support to help us reach that target so that we can meet the planned opening in 2009.

How you can support the Great North Museum project

How your Business can Support the Great North Museum project

"What excites me about the Great North Museum project is the prospect of a great family day out. The project provides a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the richness of the region's heritage and our cross-cultural links across the world. All of this in a stunning environment which will challenge and invigorate all of our senses. It should prove a massive draw for families across the region and far beyond." Jonathan Edwards CBE

"The Hancock was the venue for a school visit which was responsible for my passion for ornithology. I distinctly remember the long bill of the Curlew and this inspired a wonderful appreciation of the variety of birds in our region and their habitats. I'm absolutely delighted that the Hancock is to be revitalised as part of the Great North Museum project, and give it my full support." Sir Thomas Allen

"The Roman collections are a real hidden treasure. For hundreds of years people thought it was the Emperor Septimius Severus who built the Wall but then the crucial stone, soon to be seen in the new museum, was found, that proved it was all down to his predecessor Hadrian. There are hundreds of reasons why this project should happen, but that for me is a bit special." Adam Hart-Davis