Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution launches at Discovery Museum with Reece Foundation support
22nd July 2024
We are very pleased to be supporting an ambitious new exhibition at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, that will inspire people of all ages to engage in the green energy revolution that is being spearheaded in the North East.
Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution is a free interactive exhibition takes visitors on a North East journey through the past, present and future of energy technology. It features historic technology, state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, artwork and incredible models that chart a journey over the last 150 years exploring how North East innovators and businesses have harnessed different energy sources – from Victorian fossil fuels to the most exciting renewable energy solutions of the 21 st century.
Anne Reece, Chair of The Reece Foundation said: “The trustees of the Reece Foundation are thrilled to support this engaging, interactive, and informative exhibition. Steam to Green exemplifies our commitment to promoting engineering, manufacturing, and environmental initiatives, fostering the long-term prosperity of the North East, and we hope it will inspire future engineers for years to come.”
Specifically designed for all ages, the exhibition offers a fun and fantastic way for the younger generation to learn about energy and the wellbeing of the planet. And with the involvement of 18 North East businesses from the green technology sector, it will also inspire the future innovators and inventors in striving for a better future.
Steam to Green: A North East Revolution is a fantastic opportunity to introduce or re-engage with the brilliant past, present and future of energy technology. Beginning with the history of fossil fuels, to learning exactly how energy is converted into electricity, and finally engaging with the low carbon and renewable sources of energy that are battling the climate crisis, this fun and interactive exhibition will be sure to inspire and excite the young technicians and innovators of the future.
Keith Merrin, Director of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums said: “Our new Steam to Green exhibition and event programme not only tells the story of the North East’s role in creating inventions that changed the world in the past, but we’ve also worked with multiple experts and organisations across the green energy sector to show how the North East is leading the way in research and innovation today. We hope Steam to Green will ignite a sense of pride in our fabulous North East, inspire people to take action against climate change and encourage young people to find out more about career pathways in science and engineering.”
Steam to Green: A North East Revolution has been curated by Kylea Little, Keeper of History at Discovery Museum, and is sponsored by Vattenfall, Lumo, Tyne and Wear Metro, and Northumbrian Water. The exhibition is supported by Newcastle University, Faraday Challenge, Reece Foundation, The Headley Trust,
Friends of Discovery Museum, and the Art Fund.
Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution will run until 6 September 2026. The exhibition will also be accompanied by a programme of family events, schools’ visits and career pathway fairs.
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