The UK's only Emergency Services Museum

Uniformed Groups

Group adventures at the Museum

The Museum welcomes uniformed and youth groups of all kinds — including Scouts and Guides, cadet units, youth clubs, Duke of Edinburgh groups and more — for inspiring and unforgettable visits. Our vast collection explores fire and life safety, policing and community service, science and engineering, and features incredible historic vehicles and artefacts that bring history to life for all ages.
Flexible Visiting Options

Flexible Visiting Options

Whether you’re planning a weekday visit during normal opening hours, an evening visit, a weekend trip, or something extra special, we can tailor your experience to suit your group. Pre-booked visits can include access to a dedicated space for lunch or equipment storage, and our team will work with you to ensure your visit links with your group’s learning goals — from badge work to service knowledge and teamwork activities.

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Out-of-Hours & Overnight Adventures

Out-of-Hours & Overnight Adventures

Looking for something a little different? We’re happy to open the museum especially for you outside regular hours, including weekends and evenings. For an immersive experience, ask about our sleepover weekends. These are jam-packed with hands-on activities, historical exploration and group challenges — plus dinner, breakfast and a chance to explore the inside of our Tyne Class Lifeboat!

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Sleepovers at the Museum

Looking for a truly unforgettable group experience? Spend the night with us in our historic Victorian building on one of our sleepover weekends. These special overnight visits are perfect for Scouts, Guides, cadets, youth clubs and other uniformed or community groups.

From late afternoon on Saturday through to Sunday morning, groups take part in a full programme of activities designed to inspire, entertain and bring the museum to life after hours. Explore the galleries with team challenges and hands-on activities, take part in themed workshops, and enjoy games and quizzes before settling down for the night in our unique surroundings.

Food is included during your stay, with an evening meal and breakfast provided. As part of the experience, groups also have the chance to explore our lifeboat, offering a rare opportunity to get up close to one of the most striking objects in our collection.

Sleepovers are carefully supervised and tailored to your group’s needs, with leaders and museum staff on hand throughout. Get in touch to find out more and book your group’s overnight adventure.

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