Discovery Museum to host its first ‘Newcastle Card Show’ Collectors’ Fair
Newcastle’s Discovery Museum will play host to the Newcastle Card Show for the first time on Saturday 8 June.
The iconic Great Hall will be the location of the card collector’s fair for people of all generations. Trading card enthusiasts can gather and celebrate their hobby, and purchase collector’s cards such as Pokémon, Yu-gi-oh, sports cards and so much more.
Card shows have exploded in popularity in recent years around the UK, but this is the only event of its kind dedicated specifically to trading cards in the North East.
Ash Tiernan, organiser of the Newcastle Card Show, online and social media Pokémon content creator @GoldenGibbon said:
“We had two sell-out events in 2023 at a smaller location, so needed a special space to expand the show as it was so popular. Discovery Museum is the perfect venue as its home to so many objects and collections already.
“We want people to bring their trade binder and their favourite decks – there’ll be a dedicated social area where people can meet other collectors, make some trades and maybe have a game or two!”
“I’ve also curated a cabinet of collector’s cards from Discovery Museum’s collection, which is now on display on the ground floor, featuring old tobacco cards, sports cards and vintage sealed Pokémon, showcasing how the collecting hobby evolved into what it is today. We’re really excited to have the show at Discovery Museum.”
Each child attending the event will be given a mini-tin upon entry and will have the chance to fill it with their choice of cards, from Newcastle Card Show’s community-donation rummage box, for free.
Booking is essential. Tickets start from adults £6, children £3; for more information and to book tickets visit [https://discoverymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/newcastle-card-show]
A card show is a hobby fair, where enthusiasts of trading cards come together to buy, sell and trade with each other, add to their collections, as well as spend time with other collectors.
Popular franchises such as Pokémon, Yu-gi-oh and Magic the Gathering, as well as sports cards are a staple of these events.
For the most up-to-date information about the show’s vendors and what to expect on the day, follow the Newcastle Card Show on Instagram.
Card show attendees can also explore the rest of the museum, including the Spirit of Invention exhibition from The National Archives, which is on until 23 June.
Discovery Museum is just a short walk from Central Station in Newcastle city centre and celebrates the story of Newcastle and its people from Roman times to the present day through inventions, innovations and the human story.