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Stephenson Steam Railway
28 May
Led by North Tyneside Art Studio
Hatton Gallery
Help yourself to some art activities!Everyone welcome.…
Woodhorn Museum
Birds of prey displays with the teamfrom Ridgeside Falconry…
Have a go at making your own musicalinstrument for the Northumberland Miners' Picnic.…
For kids 4-11.
Great North Museum: Hancock
For ages 16+, take a mindful pause withBreathe and Blossom as part of the National Trust Blossom Festival.…
Shipley Art Gallery
Have a go at Lego coding in this fun andaccessible family workshop.…
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Excavate an object then record and drawwhat you find…
Laing Art Gallery
Join us for Art Club in school holidays
29 May
Join us for Family Crafting over Mayhalf term.…
Treat yourself to 90 minutes ofrelaxation and calm in the Blossom space…
For young people 12-18.
Jump on board a heritage train...
Join us in the Great Hall to build ALEGO® city.…
30 May
Each week we read a story together, thenrun a short, hands-on activity.…
Stories and crafts for young children
Hexham Old Gaol
Until 1 Jun
Learn to play the popular Medievalstrategy game, Six Men Morris.…
What can you create to go inside yourminer's bait box?…
Have a go at creating your own brassrubbings.…
Join us this May half term forfamily-friendly activities inspired by nature and the National Trust Blossom Festival.…
A national family trail
The annual Northumberland Open is thelargest exhibition of its type in Northumberland.…
Follow the dawn to dusk cycle of aJapanese cherry blossom tree in this immersive experience…
Segedunum Roman Fort
31 May - 1 Jun
A special event to mark Segedunum's 25thAnniversary…
Until 7 Jun
The exhibition will display a diverseset of contemporary voices, practices and media.…
The 21st exhibition from the Universityof Sunderland’s Glass and Ceramics Department…
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Until 28 Jun
Showcasing the Mezzotint print of J.M.W.Turner…
Until 2 Aug
On display in the Stairwell Gallery
Until 7 Aug
Items that represent the impact thepandemic had on the region…
Until 27 Sep
This exhibition explores therepresentation of craft in paintings, drawings, and prints.…
Until 28 Sep
An exhibition marking the 150thanniversary of the start of excavations at Arbeia…
The Blaschka Glass.
Until 24 Oct
This collection of free family trailsinvites you to explore the museum, engage with objects, and collect prizes.…
Until 2 Nov
An exhibition featuring 12 photographsby artist Mandy Barker.…
On display from Saturday 12 April
A display in Charge! The Story ofEngland's Northern Cavalry…
Until 6 Dec
A new exhibition celebrates the life andwork of local artist and curator Nerys Johnson (1942-2001).…
Until 27 Dec
Join us for a talk from the Friends ofthe Laing…
Until 31 Dec
We're celebrating the town’s 800thanniversary.…
We're celebrating 200 years of themodern railway…
Until 6 Jan 2026
A small, friendly group who meet in thegallery to enjoy drawing and painting together.…
Until 6 Sep 2026
Discovery Museum's exhibition and eventprogramme exploring the story of energy in the North East…
1 Jun
2 Jun
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 yearolds with a different theme each week.…
3 Jun
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, butyounger children also welcome.…
4 Jun
Join Three's a Crowd for a mix of easylistening songs from the 60s and 70s.…
5 Jun
6 Jun
Mixed under 5's session.
For 3-5 year olds and their guardians.
7 Jun
An inclusive art class every month
Live performance and heritage train ride
11 Jun
Practice your English inspired by theShipley Art Gallery and local history.…
14 Jun
Join us for a monthly Saturday art classfor 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.…
Join us for a hand embroidery workshopwith artist Louise Goult.…
The annual Northumberland Miners' Picnicreturns to Woodhorn Museum…
14 Jun - 15 Jun
A Card Collector's show for allgenerations…
20 Jun
For pre-walking babies.
21 Jun
Book a stall for our Make & Buycelebration.…
Try your hand at fused glass and createa beautiful bowl.…
Join us for a craft market at theShipley as part of the With These Hands programme.…
Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon oftoe-tapping live music.…
Enjoy a free drop-in drawing andpainting activity as part of our Craft Market.…
An inclusive art class for 7-12 yearolds…
27 Jun
For pre-crawling babies.
28 Jun
Join us to hear Bach and Schubert piecesplayed by internationally renowned musicians.…
29 Jun
Enjoy puppet shows, train rides andmore!…
The museum has fewer visitors and weturn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.…
27 Jun - 26 Jul
A fresh interpretation of 21st centurypainting.…
2 Jul
3 Jul
4 Jul
Come along with your little ones for ourToddlers' Takeover Day.…
Capture our fleet up close
5 Jul
Join us for a two week acrylic pouringcourse inspired by nature.…
6 Jul
5 Jul - 6 Jul
A must-see for all fans of diesellocomotives…
8 Jul
12 Jul
A live performance and train ride
13 Jul
Enjoy a grand day out at Woodhorn'sclassic and vintage car rally.…
18 Jul
Ditch your phone and enjoy a chilled outevening of mindful activities.…
19 Jul
22 Jul
Enjoy early access to the Great NorthMuseum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.…
Join us for a taught art class for 7-12year olds and their grown ups.…
24 Jul
Take a tour of the site with ourknowledgeable guide…
Join us for relaxed crafting in thesummer holidays.…
26 Jul
27 Jul
2 Aug
The perfect gift for every trainenthusiast.…
3 Aug
4 Aug
Step into history at this hands-onevent, where you can try on armour, helmets and equipment.…
5 Aug
6 Aug
7 Aug
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Visit the encampment to find out aboutall things gladiator.…
12 Aug
16 Aug
Back by popular demand.
20 Aug
Lots of interesting information andfun have a go activities.…
24 Aug
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Demonstrations, horses, crafts - and theEmperor himself!…
25 Aug
The perfect adventure for all dinosaurfans…
9 Aug - 30 Aug
A display of work by emerging artistsstudying at Newcastle University.…
Tyne & Wear Archives
Permanent
Provides access to a wide range ofcollections and resources…
View an 80-metre section of originalremains of Hadrian's Wall…
Who were the people that built the Fortin AD 160? Who lived and died here?…
Over 300 objects made across the worldin the last 2000 years…
Nationally significant display of 20thcentury ceramics.…
Take an audio tour of our outdoor Romansite - one of the most excavated forts in the Roman Empire.…
Arbeia is home to some of the UK'sfinest Roman reconstructed buildings.…
Collections from the Roman Empire.
How did the Commanding Officer of Arbeialive compared to the rest of his troops?…
See how Roman soldiers lived at Arbeia
Explore the gardens and discover whatherbs and plants were grown by the Romans.…
Discover the stories of people who havechosen to make Tyneside their home…
Travel through time and find out aboutthe people and places that have made this city what it is today.…
Bringing science and technology to life,with interactive experiments throughout…
The stories of the people and industriesfrom Tynemouth and South Shields to Scotswood and Blaydon.…
A closer look at Tyneside's world famousinventions…
See how working life on Tyneside haschanged over the last 300 years…
This gallery displays works of art fromour collection…
Meet the museum's live residents
See how South Tyneside has changed overthe last 150 years…
See the history of South Tyneside ondisplay, from the Bronze Age through to the 20th century.…
Our newest permanent display showcasingthe treasures of the collection.…
Fascinating collections from SaltwellTowers are brought together at the Shipley…
One of the UK’s international arttreasures is on permanent display at the Hatton Gallery.…
8.5 ft Roman Centurion sculpture insteel by artist John O’Rourke…
Once the fastest ship in the world
Life at Segedunum
The story of our distant past is toldthrough many wonderful artefacts, including tools, weapons and ancient artwork.…
See a full size T-rex skeleton, realfossils and more.…
Learn about mummification and seeEgyptian artefacts from the British Museum.…
Stunning views across the Fort
Free admission for young people under 22years old…
Explore the history of England'sNorthern Cavalry…
A forerunner of the Rocket and the thirdoldest surviving steam locomotive in the world…
William C. Irving's painting capturesthe lively atmosphere of the Blaydon Races and fair.…
An outstanding painting by the Venetianartist Jacopo Robusti Tintoretto (1518-1594).…
Created by Antony Gormley at a twentiethof the size of the Angel of the North…
Visit our new community garden in thegrounds of the Gallery.…
Showcasing the remarkable objects foundat Arbeia…
Great North Nights is our programme ofafter-hours events at the museum.…
A new display of works from ourcollection…
New family friendly characters aroundthe fort…
See stunning gems and minerals fromaround the world.…
See a full-size model of an elephant, agreat white shark and more.…
Here you can see a great selection ofprecious objects from Northumbria’s glorious past.…
An important collection of Greek andEtruscan art and archaeology.…
See an inscription stone proving theWall was built on orders of Emperor Hadrian and more.…
Objects from around the world.
Discover the natural history ofNorthumbria.…
Discover the stories behind some of themuseum’s most-loved objects and the collectors who brought them here.…
The story of Enigma & how the North Eastplayed a part in cracking the code…
Download and colour in some of our mostpopular paintings…
By South Tyneside's artist Sheila Graber…
Take a virtual tour of Arbeia Roman Fort
Take a virtual tour of Discovery Museum
Find out what life was like for thesoldiers who lived at Segedunum.…
Activities inspired by the museumcollection…
Weekly art challenges to be done fromhome, in collaboration with Gateshead Art Society…
Our staff choose their favourite objectsfrom our collections…
From North Tyneside to the world -celebrate the achievements of George and Robert Stephenson…
Activities to try at home for all thefamily…
An online exhibition with Google Arts &Culture…
An online exhibition created byNewcastle University, English Heritage and the Great North Museum: Hancock…
Activities to de-stress and realise yourcreative potential from the Shipley…
A virtual exhibition of new ceramicsfrom Fine Art Students at Newcastle University…
Uncover the stories behind a selectionof works in our painting collection…
Rumbustious Ruling Romans Family FunActivity.…
Celebrating artists, manufacturers andmakers from North East England.…
A long-term display of paintings andobjects from the Laing's collection, from the 15th century to the present day.…
Free audio tours available fromGeoTourist…
With expert films, object highlights andserving soldiers…
700 children's drawings portray some ofthe world’s most vulnerable species, many of which face extinction.…
Activities for you to de-stress andrelax at home…
Suitable for adults and children
*Currently closed for maintenance*. A 4minute flight simulator ride…
This new display is all about Eurythenesplasticus, a species discovered by Newcastle University researchers.…
Pause and enjoy a dramatic reimaginingof seven Roman altars in the Hadrian's Wall gallery.…
The planetarium is open. Please buy yourtickets at the Museum Shop.…
The Mouse House is our multipurposespace for under 5s and their families.…
Step-by-step activity booklet designedby local artists…
An online audio exhibition with GoogleArts and Culture…
An online exhibition with Google Artsand Culture. Part of Making Waves: A Festival of Sound.…
Spin the wheel in six of our permanentgalleries and you'll be given a challenge to complete.…
Take part in our Sensory Journeysdigital story-telling sessions and bring the stories to life.…
A spectacular and immersive digitalprojection mapping experience on a monumental scale.…
Listen to creative music and soundresponses to different objects throughout the museum.…
Uncover untold tales in self-led trails
A series of paintings depicting localheritage…
An introduction to the exhibition bySarah Richardson, Keeper of Art…
Explore fascinating objects, craftcompelling stories!…
Can you find all the lost Romansoldiers?…
We’ve connected three museums inTyneside to 11 miles of public cycleway and two easy rides for beginners or families…
We’ve connected three museums inTyneside to 11 miles of public cycleway and two easy rides for beginners or families.…
A new display highlighting key piecesfrom the decorative arts collections.…
Photography exhibition documenting therise and fall of the shipbuilding trade in the North East of England in the 1970s…
Highlights from the John ChristianStudio Ceramics Collection…
The gallery has a number of tactileartworks and a painting which is brought to life in a sound and light display.…
Another chance to see some of our HW1900exhibition…
Display introducing projects withmembers of the Jewish community and Newcastle Libraries…
New for 2025!
One of the deep sea's rare specimens,brought home to Newcastle…
On line and in person CPD for primaryschool teachers…
All aboard, little ones
Treat yourself to a delightful afternoontea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.…
Bringing your holiday club to themuseum? We have lots for you to do!…
Our free circus-themed Playspace isespecially for our youngest visitors, where they can play and explore our den.…
Find out more about the Pitmen Painterson a short tour.…
Discover Woodhorn's industrial heritagewith a short tour of the historical Colliery buildings.…
Have a go at being an explorer, curatoror storyteller with our Mini Museum activities.…
New free play space for under 5s
Discover the story of the Gaol, itsgruesome stories and colourful characters on a short, family friendly tour.…
Celebrating the legacy of socialdocumentary photographer, Mik Critchlow.…
Find out more about the life and work ofsocial documentary photographer Mik Critchlow on this daily tour.…
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