help reduce the incidence of illnesses associated with genetic disease. In December 2020, the venue became one of the preliminary vaccination centres for the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine. References External links Buildings and structures in Newcastle upon Tyne Science and technology in the United Kingdom Planetaria in the United Kingdom Science museums in England Museums established in 2000 Newcastle University Cultural infrastructure completed in 2000 Museums in Newcastle upon Tyne 2000 establishments in England