Today, Monday 26th July, the Great North Museum has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Heritage Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.

The Great North Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne was created to house the collections of three museums under one roof and is now attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country, with exhibitions in archaeology, natural history, geology and world cultures.

To vote for the Great North Museum project call 0844 686 9399 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.