Tyne & Wear Archives

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Opening Times*

Tyne & Wear Archives' opening hours for May are different due to restoration works, so please bear with us.

Booking is essential to use the searchroom - click here to book. 

Our usual opening hours are Wednesday 1.15–4pm, Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 10am – 4pm.

However, please note the changes to opening hours below:

  • 11–27 May – CLOSED
  • 28 May onwards – open as usual.
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