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Ready to unplug? Discovery Museum’s after-hours event is the ultimate digital detox
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Looking for things to do in Newcastle that don’t involve endless scrolling or Netflix marathons? Discovery Museum has the answer – and trust us, it’s not your typical Friday evening.
Discovery Nights: Unplugged is back on Friday 18th July from 6pm – 9pm, and it’s bringing all the chill vibes (with zero screen time).
This adults-only after-hours event is part of the museum’s Discovery Nights series, and this one is all about slowing down and switching off. That’s right – no phones, no stress, just mindful moments, creative fun and some well-earned me-time.
And the best part? It all takes place inside one of Newcastle’s most iconic museums, after dark.
WHAT’S DISCOVERY NIGHTS: UNPLUGGED ALL ABOUT?
Inspired by Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution — the museum’s award-winning two-year programme — Unplugged is a relaxed and refreshing evening for adults-only. The idea? Enjoy the museum in a totally different light (literally), away from the usual digital distractions. It’s your chance to engage with history and creativity in a more mindful, analogue way.
From gentle, self-led sketching sessions to quiet reading corners and retro board games, this isn’t your average museum visit. There’s even a bar for that all-important post-work wind-down, plus chilled-out music to help set the vibe.
EVERYTHING TO EXPECT ON THE NIGHT
Get ready for a carefully curated lineup of low-key, feel-good activities scattered throughout the Discovery Museum’s beautiful gallery spaces. Enjoy mindful meditation to ground you in the moment, book swaps for fellow literature lovers and behind-the-scenes access to the Tyne & Wear Archives.
Try your hand at sketching stations featuring vintage costume collections, dive into some retro board games for old-school fun or sample embroidery tasters with artist Richard Bliss.
You can also craft sea glass with Nature Makers, take part in pub-style quizzes hosted by local comedian Si Beckwith and experience live storytelling from the incredible Justine Boussard, also known as the Amateur Ancestor. There’s something for everyone, whether you want to get stuck into some mindful making or simply wander and soak up the atmosphere.
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T MISS OUT
The first two Discovery Nights were a huge hit and Unplugged promises to be just as memorable. It’s the perfect blend of relaxation and inspiration – a chance to explore one of the North East’s cultural gems with a fun twist. Plus, at just £10 per ticket, it’s a bargain night out with plenty of wellbeing benefits.
Tickets are available now and expected to sell fast, so if you’re craving a calm, creative escape from the chaos, grab your spot while you can…
WHAT’S NEXT AT THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM?
Unplugged is just one event in the Steam to Green Discovery Nights calendar. Up next? A night inspired by Steam Power on Friday 10th October and a celebration for International Women’s Day on Friday 6th March 2026.
So, keep your eyes peeled – this series is only getting better.
Rachael Ellis
Creative Solutions Manager
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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