What's on at North East Museums

Relaxed Early Opening

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.

Time Odyssey: A Family Adventure

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum.

Relaxed Mouse Tales with early museum entry

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

Storytime for children learning at age 5 or under and their families.

Mouse Tales - Storytime for under 5s and their families

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

Join us for an interactive story, songs, related playtime, and a special opportunity to handle a museum object.

*Sold out* Create a Sea Creature Model Inspired by the Blaschka Glass Collection 

Great North Museum: Hancock

23 Jul

Create your own artwork inspired by models from 19th century glassmakers Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka

Clay? Relay!

Great North Museum: Hancock

25 Jul

Archaeological festival activities are waiting for you!

CONTESTED DESIRES: Constructive Dialogues

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 29 Jul

An exhibition of work by international and local artists who reveal the untold stories of colonialism.

Canvas Painting and Collage for Families

Great North Museum: Hancock

30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug

Help to decorate four large canvases, inspired by the objects in the museum.

Creatures for a Changing Climate

Great North Museum: Hancock

31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug

Create a new species of animal from recycled materials.

Mindful Colouring

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 31 Aug

Colouring in tables will be located in the Living Planet gallery for the duration of the summer holidays.

Imitating Life

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 28 Sep

The Blaschka Glass.

Destroying Nature: Histories of people and environments at the Great North Museum: Hancock

Great North Museum: Hancock

26 Jul - 28 Sep

This trail highlights objects from the Museum’s permanent exhibitions through the lens of environmental history.

Underground Adventures with Murray the Mole

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 24 Oct

This collection of free family trails invites you to explore the museum, engage with objects, and collect prizes.

SHOAL

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 2 Nov

An exhibition featuring 12 photographs by artist Mandy Barker.

Relaxed Mouse Tales with early museum entry

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

Storytime for children learning at age 5 or under and their families.

Time Odyssey: A Family Adventure

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum.

Mouse Tales - Storytime for under 5s and their families

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

Join us for an interactive story, songs, related playtime, and a special opportunity to handle a museum object.

Relaxed Early Opening

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.

Canvas Painting and Collage for Families

Great North Museum: Hancock

30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug

Help to decorate four large canvases, inspired by the objects in the museum.

Creatures for a Changing Climate

Great North Museum: Hancock

31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug

Create a new species of animal from recycled materials.

LEGO Build the change: drop-in mass build

Great North Museum: Hancock

18 Aug - 23 Aug, 25 Aug - 30 Aug, 1 Sep

Join our exciting LEGO® mass build, where creativity meets sustainability!

Mindful Colouring

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 31 Aug

Colouring in tables will be located in the Living Planet gallery for the duration of the summer holidays.

Imitating Life

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 28 Sep

The Blaschka Glass.

Destroying Nature: Histories of people and environments at the Great North Museum: Hancock

Great North Museum: Hancock

26 Jul - 28 Sep

This trail highlights objects from the Museum’s permanent exhibitions through the lens of environmental history.

Underground Adventures with Murray the Mole

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 24 Oct

This collection of free family trails invites you to explore the museum, engage with objects, and collect prizes.

SHOAL

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 2 Nov

An exhibition featuring 12 photographs by artist Mandy Barker.

LEGO Build the change: drop-in mass build

Great North Museum: Hancock

18 Aug - 23 Aug, 25 Aug - 30 Aug, 1 Sep

Join our exciting LEGO® mass build, where creativity meets sustainability!

Baby Gallery Takeover

Great North Museum: Hancock

5 Sep

For babies aged 0 - 17 months

Great North Night: Sensory Ancient Worlds

Great North Museum: Hancock

19 Sep

This event will open your senses to the sights, sounds, aromas and tastes of ancient cultures.

Colour, Texture and Sound: Experiencing the Ancient World Conference

Great North Museum: Hancock

19 Sep

Imitating Life

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 28 Sep

The Blaschka Glass.

Destroying Nature: Histories of people and environments at the Great North Museum: Hancock

Great North Museum: Hancock

26 Jul - 28 Sep

This trail highlights objects from the Museum’s permanent exhibitions through the lens of environmental history.

Underground Adventures with Murray the Mole

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 24 Oct

This collection of free family trails invites you to explore the museum, engage with objects, and collect prizes.

SHOAL

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 2 Nov

An exhibition featuring 12 photographs by artist Mandy Barker.