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Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle (closed)
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Museum of Antiquities
University of Newcastle
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
Tyne & Wear
England
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Inside the Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle. Courtesy of the Museum.
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Collection details
Archaeology
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0191 222 7846 / 7849
General information (Fax)
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0191 222 8561
E-mail
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m.o.antiquities@ncl.ac.uk
Website
:
museums.ncl.ac.uk/archive
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Closed
The Museum has closed permanently.
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Description
The Museum of Antiquities is the joint museum of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is the principal museum of archaeology in north east England. Its visitors are those who wish to know more about the history of the region, especially Hadrian's Wall and the Roman frontier.
The Museum is closing, permanently, from April 19 2008. Collections will be moved to the Great North Museum, opening in 2009.
The Museum continues to offer online resources through its website.
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Collections description
It has a renowned collection of artefacts, models and archives relating to the Wall, and a full-scale reconstruction of the Temple to Mithras at Carrawburgh. Other displays illustrate the variety of life in the region from early prehistory to the 17th century.
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Articles
Newcastle Museum Of Antiquities Remembered In Verse
British Tattoo History From Roman Legionaries To Captain Cook
Kids In The Blitz & A Stately Rap - Roots & Wings Winners Revealed
Cutty Sark Saved As Major Lottery Grants Handed Out
Modern Art - Ancient Inspiration At Museum Of Antiquities
Museum Of Antiquities Hands Coffin Panel Back To Syrian Museum
Charles Jencks' Landform Wins £100,000 Gulbenkian Museum Prize
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Trails
Roman Britain Beyond The British Museum's Hadrian Exhibition
The Northernmost Frontier of the Roman Empire
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A Newcastle & Gateshead Museum
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Available resources
Flints and Stones
Online game or interactive; Virtual exhibition or images
Hadrian's Wall Education Site
; Digital and online resources; Website
Reticulum
; Digital and online resources; Interactive whiteboard resource; Online game or interactive; Paper-based and downloads; Resource or activity pack; Scheme of work/lesson plans; Teachers' pack or notes; Worksheets or templates
SINE (Structural Images of the North East) Project
Digital and online resources; Online catalogue; Online course (e-learning materials); Online game or interactive; Slides or powerpoint presentation; Virtual exhibition or images; Website
Virtual Mithraeum
; Audio file or podcast; Digital and online resources; Online game or interactive; Software; Virtual exhibition or images
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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