Inspired by THE HERDS
We're joining THE HERDS, a ground-breaking work of public art and climate action on an unprecedented scale featuring life-size puppet animals travelling 20,000km from Central Africa to the furthest tip of Northern Europe.
With support from Art Fund, we're bringing this vital conversation to our local community, alongside museums across the country, by hosting events and activities inspired by the project and our connection with the natural world.
Building a collaborative seahorse sculpture
An impressive seahorse sculpture created by artist Chloe Rodham of Moving Parts Arts became a collaborative piece during The Late Shows on Saturday 17 May 2025. Museum visitors contributed by making and attaching macramé rings, each adding a personal touch to the sculpture.
This video documents the artist's creative process as she builds the frame of the seahorse sculpture for The Late Shows.
The finished sculpture is now on display in the Museum's Living Planet Gallery.
Our work with Newcastle Town Moor School
From 17 – 27 June, the Great North Museum: Hancock will host their annual collaboration with the Newcastle Town Moor School – a two week-long programme which specifically serves the showmen's families who run the annual Hoppings Fair on the Newcastle Town Moor. The children, aged 4-11, will create their own animal puppets inspired by THE HERDS, exploring themes of migration and movement. Find out more about the learning programmes offered at the Museum.
