Fossil Stories
Discover the Earth's past through its fossil record and find out how amazing some of these creatures were.
Learn about the major changes to the landscape and the animals and plants that were around millions of years ago. Visitors can become palaeontologists and re-assemble a pre-historic creature using virtual technology. Sound, touch and animation brings alive a world that disappeared millions of years ago.
This gallery also has a display on Crystals and Gems providing a sparkling story about minerals their formation, function and beauty.
Suitable for
Family friendly
Website
www.twmuseums.org.uk/great-north-museum/whats-on/displays/fossil-stories.html
Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//ne000057?id=EVENT513659
Exhibitions and events
World Cultures
Permanent exhibitionThis gallery shows some of the most exciting objects in the museum’s collection from many world cultures – the Islands of the Pacific, the great land masses of Africa and Asia, the plains of North...
Roman Empire
Permanent exhibitionThis display explores objects from the wider Roman Empire including a huge porphyry foot and one of the most famous coins in the world, a Roman silver denari of Anthony and Cleopatra. Suitable for...
Natural Northumbria
Permanent exhibitionVisitors can discover what makes the North East region special in terms of the animals and plants as well as paying a 'virtual' visit to a number of sites in the area. Investigation Hides provide...
Mouse House
Permanent exhibitionThe Mouse House is especially for our youngest visitors and their families. Designed to excite curiosity and encourage young children to explore, the Mouse House gallery is full of surprises...
Living Planet
Permanent exhibitionThe Bio Wall in Living Planet houses hundreds of creatures and by using a mixture of touch screen technology and hands-on investigations, visitors can investigate these animals and find out where...
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