Neil Cole's Adventures in Science Fiction: Museum of Sci-fi

Neil Cole's Adventures in Science Fiction: Museum of Sci-fi The UK's permanent science-fiction museum, detailing the history of the classic sci-fi genre and cla Neil Cole: Artist & Museum Creator/Curator
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This page documents the creation of the Uk's permanent science-fiction museum in the north-east of England. The museum is situated in Allendale Town- an extremely picturesque village in the North Pennines. Visitors to the museum will be able to find lovely coffee shops and amenities on hand, as well as stunning walks. The idea for the museum stemmed from my lifelong fascination with science-fictio

n. It tells the story of a young boy who dreamt of travelling to other planets- but didn’t quite make it. Instead, he had a lot of fun watching, reading, collecting, drawing, making and dreaming. From a handful of action figures and comics and staying up very late to catch old B&W movies with his Dad, this interest never waned. The museum sets out to tell a brief history of science-fiction from H.G.Wells to the current day through my experience of the genre. It will of course be biased to those movies, comics and ideas that have most affected me personally. The story will be told with many original, screen-used props and costumes, production items, animation cels and published artwork. This journey highlights the landmark worlds of Wells, ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Star Wars’, whilst also exploring key genre themes, such as robotics and dystopia. I will also be producing original, unique artwork for the museum. Keep checking back to the page to follow the ever changing museum!

06/09/2026

A very special mini-screening yesterday at Whooverville.... a little teaser for Reeltime Pictures' 'Tooth and Claw' DVD.... basically documenting my descent into madness trying to stage a Doctor Who exhibition single-handed as well as running a Doctor Who Museum at the same time..... well that was a good idea....😵‍💫🤯🥴🤣🤣🤣🤣 Lovely seeing this on the big screen....if somewhat surreal!!!

05/09/2026

Good morning from Whooverville!!!!

03/09/2026

Just putting together a small table display of original items from the Museum collection to take down to Whooverville ..... where Keith Barnfather, Bedwyr Gullidge and I will be manning the Reeltime Pictures and Museum of Classic Sci-Fi tables..... ready sign copies of the new 'Tooth and Claw' Dvd and the new Museum 'First Four Doctors' guidebook! Come and say hello!

03/09/2026

Can't express how beautiful Neville Page's Klingon masks are!!! Sort of buff Giger-Klingons!!! Can't wait to start breathing life into them for the Museum's Star Trek display!

Thank you so much to DWM's Alex Moore for including me in his article reporting on the wonderful Tom Baker event a coupl...
03/09/2026

Thank you so much to DWM's Alex Moore for including me in his article reporting on the wonderful Tom Baker event a couple of months back! What a lovely surprise! Somewhat shocked to see this appear!!!🤣 It was great meeting and chatting to Alex on the day - he was very busy, so I was grateful he took the time. Also the biggest thank you to Genevieve Whalesong for gifting me a ticket!!!! Certainly a day I shan't forget!!! Down to Whooverville tomorrow.... do hope to see a few familiar faces as I help launch 'Tooth and Claw' with Reeltime Pictures alongside best chums Keith Barnfather and Bedwyr Gullidge!!!! # #

02/09/2026

The kaleidoscope of my Museum journey! One of the great pleasures I have been afforded via the Museum l has been creating our range of unique publications and books. Another thing I never thought I'd get a chance to do in my lifetime. Writing, researching and hand illustrating these books is a joy. I'm incredibly grateful to my small but dedicated readership who have supplied the Museum and purchased copies of my work. Thank you!!!! Just started the next illustration for It Belongs in a Museum Vol 2 last night! I suspect I'll one day die with a biro somewhere on my person!!!!🤣 #

This morning.... a huge thank you to Ben for both taking the time to visit the Museum and write this lovely review....it...
01/09/2026

This morning.... a huge thank you to Ben for both taking the time to visit the Museum and write this lovely review....it really helps keep the Museum going! And what a fab picture of Neill Gorton's incredible Morgo head from Gerry Anderson's Space Precinct!

31/08/2026

Good morning all! A little video showing a typical Museum job - light repairs!🤣 One of the most fragile exhibits is the unmasked robot clown from 1988's Greatest Show in the Galaxy....of which the most fragile part is the surviving hand! Yesterday had to open quickly to perform swift repair before visitors arrived! Not a massive job by any means but the sort of 'think quickly in your feet' repair you sometimes need to do! Thought I'd post this little insight anyway....!🤣 And finally we are open today - bank holiday monday - and are always open on bank holidays! Lovely to chat to so many fello fans and curious visitors over the weekend- thanks to everyone who visited!❤️ # #

Absolutely delighted to find this little review of our quirky little Museum in Saturday's Daily Telegraph!! Completely o...
30/08/2026

Absolutely delighted to find this little review of our quirky little Museum in Saturday's Daily Telegraph!! Completely out of the blue! The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi is more than proud to be part of the UK's unique and quirky heritage attractions.... alongside The Gnome Reserve and Lawnmower Museum- EXCELLENT!🤣🥰 # #

And this morning off to do a quick repair job on the Greatest Show Clown before opening.....remembering the day the Skar...
30/08/2026

And this morning off to do a quick repair job on the Greatest Show Clown before opening.....remembering the day the Skarasen was revealed in it's original condition!

Address

Osborne House
Hexham
NE479BJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 3pm
Friday 10:30am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

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