North East Museums
Laing Art Gallery
15 Dec, 19 Dec
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
Until 28 Feb 2026
Miniature Worlds explores the intricate beauty of small-scale landscapes across three centuries of British art.
20 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2026
Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.
Until 31 Dec 2026
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.
3 Jan 2026, 7 Feb 2026
An inclusive art class every month
28 Jan 2026
Lizzie Jacklin will give insight into how the Miniature Worlds exhibition was brought together.
4 Feb 2026
In this talk, Jenny Uglow will look at the art of Thomas Bewick and Edward Lear.
11 Feb 2026
Artist Paul Coldwell will explore the use of models and miniaturisation in his work.
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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