This is the main museum of archaeology in the North East and is a place where visitors can find out more about the history of the region, especially more about Hadrian’s Wall and the Roman frontier.
The Museum of Antiquities, University of Newcastle, Tyne & Wear (just off Barras Bridge)
Northumbria
Daily, except Sundays, 10am-5pm. Closed January 1, Good Friday and December 24-26
Free