MUSEUMS - MUSEUM ATTRACTIONS

York North Yorkshire. Tel 01904 687687 Walk in the footsteps of the Romans and Vikings. See beasts turned to stone from a time when dinosaurs ruled the planet. Discover the jewels of our famous Kings and the spoils of war. Discover some of the world's greatest and most beautiful archaeological find at the museum.

Elvington North Yorkshire. Tel 01904 608595 A fascinating and dynamic museum, authentically based on a world war two bomber command station. The unique displays include the original control tower, air gunners collection, barnes wallis prototype 'bouncing bomb' and an airborne engineers display.

Greenhead Northumberland. Tel 01697 747485 Everything you want to know about the roman solider, his training, pay, living quarters, armour, weapons and off duty activities are explained in an entertaining and informative way. You can even come and help us excavate and learn more about the Vindolanda fort.

Hartlepool Durham. Tel 01429 223193 Built in Bombay in 1816 -1817, HMS Trincomalee is the oldest ship afloat in the UK. Today you can experience what life was like on board by visiting the boat and going in the captains cabin, sleeping quarters, quarter deck, gun deck and mess deck. Click on the link for more info.

South Shields Tyne & Wear. Tel 0191 277 1410 Today, the excavated Roman remains, stunning reconstructions of original buildings and excavation finds discovered at the fort combine to give a unique insight into life in Roman Britain. Originally built to house a garrison, Arbeia soon became the military supply base for the 17 forts.

Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear. Tel 0191 232 6789 Discover the chequered history of Newcastle upon Tyne from Romans and knights to ship-builders and pitmen. Some fun and interesting scientific exhibitions, collections of maritime, social history, fashion and regimental life are on display in our great museum.

Wallsend Tyne & Wear. Tel 0191 236 9347 Segedunum Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne, the last outpost of Hadrian's Wall. For almost 300 years Segedunum was home to 600 Roman soldiers. Find out how they lived, worked, played, fought and defended there land in this extraordinary museum.

North Shields Tyne And Wear. Tel 0191 200 7146 Come and ride on a real steam train and learn about the story of coal and electricity's impact on ordinary people's lives. Many fun activities for all ages are also held alongside temporary exhibitions. Re-live the great days of the steam railway at our railway museum.

York North Yorkshire. Tel 08448 153139 Discover the story of the train in a great day out for all the family at the world's largest Railway Museum. The NRM mixes fascination and education with hours of fun. And best of all it's free. We've got three enormous galleries for you to explore, loads of interactive exhibits, and special daily events.

York North Yorkshire. Tel 01904 642036 The Royal Dragoon Guards Museum is well laid out in spacious surroundings and tells the story of the present day and former regiments from the late 17th century. The museum displays include uniforms, prints, paintings, weapons and standards, all housed in well lit, clearly labelled show cases.