Newcastle’s Discovery Museum Begins Three Million Pound Roof Restoration at Blandford House

The museum and archives remain open during repairs, with short closures expected. Completion is planned for spring two thousand twenty-seven.

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00:00Work has begun on restoring the roof of the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, following a grant for around £3 million.

00:08The Grade 2 listed Blandford House, home to the museum and Tyne and Weir archives, will remain open throughout the

00:15work, although short closures may be necessary.

00:18Contractors are on site, erecting protective hoardings and parking in Blandford Square will be affected.

00:25Visitors are advised to use Granger Town multi-storey car park.

00:29The project is funded by the DCMS Museum, Estate and Development Fund, with Newcastle City Council contributing.

00:37Completion is expected by Spring 2027 and they're hoping to preserve the building for future generations.