North East Museums
Laing Art Gallery
16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
28 Mar - 5 Sep
Explore the history of portraiture from the 16th century to the present day.
Until 5 Dec
Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.
Until 31 Dec
Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing
Until 2 Jan 2027
Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.
4 Apr
An inclusive art class every month
7 Apr, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr
Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.
9 Apr, 16 Apr
Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.
22 Apr
A behind the scenes look into Exploring Identity and HSFKramer Portrait Award 2025 exhibitions.
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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