Latest News and events
Upcoming Events
- 7th & 8th August - Jets & Jeeps Weekend
- 12th September - Museum Heritage Open
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Free admission to the museum for the whole family!
- 14th November - Remembrance Day
Restoration & Exhibit News
- New exhibit arrives
The Wessex HAS.3 XM833, previously part of the SWWAPS collection at Lasham, Hampshire has joined NEAM. The helicopter makes a welcome addition to our rotary collection and will be preserved to its former glory when time and money allows.
- Viscount fuselage donated
After two years of storing the former British Midland Viscount fuselage on behalf of the RAF Millom Aviation & Military Museum, the aircraft has been kindly donated to NEAM. The committee are discussing how best to utilise/display the Viscount.
Other News
- Vulcan has a
'safe landing'
Following the heavy snow which tipped our Vulcan onto it's tail, the museum have been overwhelmed at the amount of support we've received from local companies to help her make a safe landing. The museum would like give special thanks to MSD crane hire, Holystone Ltd for the JCB and Hire Torque for the jacks who all played major parts in ensuring a successful conclusion.
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- Museum shop has a facelift
The museum shop has been extended and updated. Available for purchase are assorted books, Affix models (& glue/paint), NEAM accessories including Mugs, Pens and fridge magnets and light refreshments including tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- Archive & Research site launched
The museum has launched their new Archive & Research website at www.NEAviationResearch.org.uk using researchers material as well as documents/photo's from our own Archive.
- Military Vehicle Museum - Newcastle upon Tyne
As a result of the deteriorating condition of their building the Trustees took the decision on health and safety ground to close the military vehicle museum and relocate to a new site. The proposed location for the new site fell through due to flooding in 2008 so it was agreed that the museum should relocate and combine with the North East Aircraft Museum at Sunderland. Feasibility studies are now underway to develop both the collections in exciting new displays.The military collection consists of a large social history collection which in the Newcastle building was split into the following themes:
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The Great War
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The Home front (North East Blitz)
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World War 2
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Post War Conflicts and the Cold War
At the time of closing a display on the effects of the holocaust as felt in the North East was under development.
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- Blitz Exhibition opens
A display explaining the Blitz and how it affected the North East and it's people has opened at the museum. This is the first of hopefully many dynamic displays being planned so frequent visitors to the museum will find something new on show to keep their interest going. The museum would like to hear from anyone who has experienced wartime in the North East and is willing to share their stories. If you or a member of your family has a story to tell please contact the museum directly.
- Engine display opens
Following a complete refurbishment of hangar number 2, the Romney has re-opened. It's new purpose is to show our collection of aero engines and explain the types of aircraft they were used in. You will find our Sea Venom also on display here.
