North East Museums
Laing Art Gallery
30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug
Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.
31 Jul, 7 Aug
31 Jul, 5 Aug, 7 Aug, 12 Aug, 14 Aug, 19 Aug, 21 Aug
Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.
Until 27 Sep
This exhibition explores the representation of craft in paintings, drawings, and prints.
Until 6 Dec
A new exhibition celebrates the life and work of local artist and curator Nerys Johnson (1942-2001).
Until 31 Dec 2026
Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing
5 Aug, 12 Aug, 14 Aug, 19 Aug, 21 Aug
Young people aged 13–16 will explore art in depth, combining discussion and hands-on making in the gallery itself.
11 Aug, 18 Aug
These special Little Artists sessions are held during the summer holidays and welcome siblings up to the age of 7.
Permanent
Celebrating artists, manufacturers and makers from North East England.
A long-term display of paintings and objects from the Laing's collection, from the 15th century to the present day.
A new display highlighting key pieces from the decorative arts collections.
The gallery has a number of tactile artworks and a painting which is brought to life in a sound and light display.
Our free circus-themed Playspace is especially for our youngest visitors, where they can play and explore our den.
Photography exhibition documenting the rise and fall of the shipbuilding trade in the North East of England in the 1970s
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