After being placed in storage for several months, more than 7000 items from the Newcastle Maritime Museum are about to be dusted off and prepared for a new home.
The Maritime Museum was forced to close in May due to mounting debts.
The collection, including a 200-year-old painting and a 12 metre, 6 tonne boat, have been held in secure storage since then.
It's now been confirmed they'll go back on exhibition early next year at the Newcastle Museum.
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The Former Maritime Museum Site At Honeysuckle |