What's on at North East Museums

Home Educators Workshop - Roman hoards: what is a hoard and why were they deposited?

Great North Museum: Hancock

7 Jul

In this session James Gerrard, Prof of Roman Archaeology at Newcastle University will introduce you to Roman hoards.

Home Educators Workshop - Map Your Newcastle: Help Shape You Are Here: NOVUM

Great North Museum: Hancock

7 Jul

Join local theatre and creative arts company The Six Twenty for a relaxed, playful workshop.

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.

Step Outdoors Stay and Play

Stephenson Steam Railway

8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug

Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents / carers

Home Educators Workshop - Meet the Keeper of Biology

Great North Museum: Hancock

8 Jul

Workshop: Portraits with a Sacred Object

Laing Art Gallery

9 Jul, 13 Aug

Draw and paint a portrait from life.

What's New in the Archives

Tyne & Wear Archives

9 Jul, 10 Sep

Explore new acquisitions to the archive collections

Baby Gallery Takeover

Great North Museum: Hancock

10 Jul

For babies aged 0 - 17 months

Little Artists

Laing Art Gallery

10 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul

Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.

Early Years Storytime Group

Woodhorn Museum

10 Jul, 17 Jul

Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.

Home Education Day - Footsteps of a Northumbrian Soldier Workshop

Woodhorn Museum

10 Jul

Commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme by following in the footsteps of a Northumbrian soldier.

Family Twilight: H2Optimistic

Great North Museum: Hancock

10 Jul

Perfect for families with tweens and teens.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.

Drive a Diesel Engine Experience

Stephenson Steam Railway

11 Jul, 19 Sep

The perfect gift for rail fans!

Heritage Train Rides

Stephenson Steam Railway

12 Jul, 19 Jul, 23 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Aug, 9 Aug, 13 Aug, 16 Aug, 20 Aug, 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct

Jump on board a heritage train ride

Classic and Vintage Car Rally

Woodhorn Museum

12 Jul

Enjoy a grand day out at Woodhorn's classic and vintage car rally.

Make your own Manacles

Hexham Old Gaol

8 Jul - 12 Jul, 15 Jul - 31 Jul

Make your own paper manacles and discover what life was like for prisoners through fun games.

Summer holiday events

Segedunum Roman Fort

20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug

Summer activities, crafts and trails

Victor the Veteran

Segedunum Roman Fort

20 Jul

Find out all about the life of a Roman soldier on Hadrian's Wall

Treasure Tuesdays

Great North Museum: Hancock

21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Crafts inspired by the Treasure exhibition. Free, drop in.

Free Family Crafts

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Every Tuesday during school holidays

Family Crafting: Summer holidays

Shipley Art Gallery

21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Join us for relaxed crafting in the summer holidays.

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Shipley Art Gallery

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.

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.

Archaeology day

Great North Museum: Hancock

22 Jul

This event is part of the 2026 Festival of Archaeology.

Victor the Veteran

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

22 Jul

Find out what the Romans ate

Wild Wednesdays

Woodhorn Museum

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

Get closer to nature through creative activities, bug hunts and family fun.

Art Camp: 7-12 year olds

Laing Art Gallery

22 Jul, 23 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 5 Aug, 6 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 19 Aug

Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.

Summer holiday workshops for kids 4-11 years

Hatton Gallery

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

All activities are free to attend in drop-in style.

Discover a Story

Discovery Museum

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

Stories and crafts for ages 3 - 5

Family craft sessions

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

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

Free craft activities on Wednesdays during school holidays

Summer Drawing with illustrator Bethan Laker

Shipley Art Gallery

23 Jul

Join professional illustrator Bethan Laker in a fun, explorative drawing workshop.

Metro Hat Making

Stephenson Steam Railway

23 Jul

Are you ready to get crafty?

Guided Tours

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug

Take a tour of the site with our knowledgeable guide

Time Odyssey: A Family Adventure

Great North Museum: Hancock

23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug

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

Make and Muse: Family Crafting Tour (7-12 year olds)

Laing Art Gallery

23 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 4 Aug, 6 Aug, 11 Aug, 13 Aug, 18 Aug

Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.

Summer holiday workshops for young people 12-18 years

Hatton Gallery

23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug

All activities are free to attend.

Summer Storytime Stay & Play

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug

Each session includes a story, followed by a creative activity inspired by the book.

Chat Time

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 28 Aug, 25 Sep

For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.

Model Railway Weekend

Stephenson Steam Railway

25 Jul, 26 Jul

Organised by the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association

Sound Down Sundays

Woodhorn Museum

26 Jul, 23 Aug, 27 Sep

The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

Sound Down Sundays

Hexham Old Gaol

26 Jul, 23 Aug, 27 Sep

The Gaol has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

Little Artists Plus+

Laing Art Gallery

27 Jul, 7 Aug, 10 Aug

These special Little Artists sessions are held during the summer holidays and welcome siblings up to the age of 7.

Chinese Painting on a Paper Plate

Hatton Gallery

27 Jul

For older children over 8 and adults.

Explore and Draw for all ages

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Pop into the gallery to draw and explore.

Talk: Meet the Transcestors – Celebrating Jenny Gray, Edwardian Trans Activist

Tyne & Wear Archives

28 Jul

Richard Bliss delivers a lunchtime talk about the extraordinary life of working class trans activist, Jenny Gray.

Talk: Meet the Transcestors – Celebrating Jenny Gray, Edwardian Trans Activist

Discovery Museum

28 Jul

Richard Bliss delivers a lunchtime talk about the extraordinary life of working class trans activist, Jenny Gray.

Mouse Tales - Storytime for under 5s and their families

Great North Museum: Hancock

29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug

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

Relaxed Mouse Tales with early museum entry

Great North Museum: Hancock

29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug

Storytime for children learning at age 7 or under and their families.

Holiday Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

30 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug

A fun art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups during the school holidays.

LEGO Build the change: drop-in mass build

Great North Museum: Hancock

30 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug

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

Time Travel Club - with The National Archives

Discovery Museum

30 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug

Family crafts using The National Archives collections as inspiration

Stone Decorating

Stephenson Steam Railway

30 Jul

Free, creative activities

Floral Images from the National Archives

Hatton Gallery

31 Jul

Explore some botanical-themed documents and produce some creative responses to them.

Lines of Action

Hatton Gallery

Until 1 Aug

Explore how artists utilise the ‘line’.

Gladiator Encampment

Segedunum Roman Fort

31 Jul - 2 Aug

Visit the encampment to find out about all things gladiator.

Let's Play

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

Until 8 Aug

Under 7s activities and the experience of being a Mam

Arts and Crafts in the Pop Up Ashington Group Hut

Woodhorn Museum

18 Jul - 31 Aug

Six weeks of creative craft activities

V&A DesignLab Nation

Shipley Art Gallery

Until 5 Sep

A display of artwork by secondary school students in partnership with V&A.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 and Exploring Identity

Laing Art Gallery

Until 5 Sep

Explore the history of portraiture from the 16th century to the present day.

Community of Coal: Six Canny Tales from the Woodhorn Collection

Woodhorn Museum

Until 13 Sep

See Woodhorn’s collection in a new light with a trail created by our Museum Marras.

Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Your chance to see why buried history matters.

Can You Dig It?

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

A temporary exhibition of artwork by local young people that explores the significance of treasure.

Treasure Museum Trail

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Explore the museum to find treasure, solve puzzles, and claim prizes.

Celebrating WanBel

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Honouring Papua New Guinea’s cultural legacy and artistic wonders.

After the Fire

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Until 27 Sep

Sound Archive: Metro installations

Tyne & Wear Archives

Until 1 Oct

Art installations at Jarrow and Chichester metro stations inspired by sound archives

Following the Eagle

Segedunum Roman Fort

Until 3 Oct

A showcase of rare bronze Roman military diplomas and artefacts.

Bob Olley Artwork Raffle

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

Until 16 Oct

Support us for a chance to win

Sublime Landscapes

Laing Art Gallery

Until 5 Dec

Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.

Swing Bridge 150

Discovery Museum

Until 20 Dec

A small display charting 150 years of the Swing Bridge over the River Tyne

Picture of the month

Laing Art Gallery

Until 31 Dec

Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing

Walking Tours with Newcastle City Guides

North East Museums

Until 31 Dec

Explore Newcastle's historic city centre delving into the stories and heritage of the surrounding area.

Beacon Films: Unearthed Treasures

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 31 Dec

Beacon Films presents a series of films exploring what treasure means to them.

Afternoon Tea: Pre-book

Laing Art Gallery

Until 2 Jan 2027

Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.

Picture This: Someone Like Me

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 17 Jan 2027

An exhibition using artwork and storytelling to explore research and the people behind it.

Strike!

Discovery Museum

Until 17 Jan 2027

Marking 100 years since the General Strike

Jewish Industrialists on the Team Valley

Discovery Museum

Until 31 Jan 2027

Display exploring the impact Jewish light industries had on the development of the Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead

From Bosnia to Tyneside

Discovery Museum

10 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2027

Discover the story of one family's journey escaping the Bosnian War and building a new life on Tyneside.

Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution

Discovery Museum

Until 5 Sep 2027

Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East

Lines of Action

Hatton Gallery

Until 1 Aug

Explore how artists utilise the ‘line’.

Saturday Art Classes for 10-15 year olds

Laing Art Gallery

1 Aug

An inclusive art class every month

Meet the Tungrians

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

1 Aug - 2 Aug

A living history re-enactment portraying the men and families of the Auxiliaries of the early second century

Gladiator Encampment

Segedunum Roman Fort

31 Jul - 2 Aug

Visit the encampment to find out about all things gladiator.

Heritage Train Rides

Stephenson Steam Railway

12 Jul, 19 Jul, 23 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Aug, 9 Aug, 13 Aug, 16 Aug, 20 Aug, 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct

Jump on board a heritage train ride

Summer holiday events

Segedunum Roman Fort

20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug

Summer activities, crafts and trails

LEGO Build the change: drop-in mass build

Great North Museum: Hancock

30 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug

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

Make and Muse: Family Crafting Tour (7-12 year olds)

Laing Art Gallery

23 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 4 Aug, 6 Aug, 11 Aug, 13 Aug, 18 Aug

Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.

Treasure Tuesdays

Great North Museum: Hancock

21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Crafts inspired by the Treasure exhibition. Free, drop in.

Free Family Crafts

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Every Tuesday during school holidays

Explore and Draw for all ages

Shipley Art Gallery

28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Pop into the gallery to draw and explore.

Family Crafting: Summer holidays

Shipley Art Gallery

21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug

Join us for relaxed crafting in the summer holidays.

Lego Coding Workshop with the Kids-Hub

Shipley Art Gallery

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug

Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.

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.

Step Outdoors Stay and Play

Stephenson Steam Railway

8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug

Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents / carers

Wild Wednesdays

Woodhorn Museum

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

Get closer to nature through creative activities, bug hunts and family fun.

Art Camp: 7-12 year olds

Laing Art Gallery

22 Jul, 23 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 5 Aug, 6 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 19 Aug

Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.

Mouse Tales - Storytime for under 5s and their families

Great North Museum: Hancock

29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug

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

Relaxed Mouse Tales with early museum entry

Great North Museum: Hancock

29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug

Storytime for children learning at age 7 or under and their families.

Summer holiday workshops for kids 4-11 years

Hatton Gallery

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

All activities are free to attend in drop-in style.

Family craft sessions

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

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

Free craft activities on Wednesdays during school holidays

Living History Day - Roman Life

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

5 Aug

Step into history at this hands-on event, where you can try on armour, helmets and equipment.

Discover a Story

Discovery Museum

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

Stories and crafts for ages 3 - 5

Summer holiday workshops for young people 12-18 years

Hatton Gallery

23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug

All activities are free to attend.

Make a Train Track

Stephenson Steam Railway

6 Aug

Free craft activities every Thursday during school holidays

Guided Tours

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug

Take a tour of the site with our knowledgeable guide

Time Odyssey: A Family Adventure

Great North Museum: Hancock

23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug

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

Holiday Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

30 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug

A fun art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups during the school holidays.

Little Artists Plus+

Laing Art Gallery

27 Jul, 7 Aug, 10 Aug

These special Little Artists sessions are held during the summer holidays and welcome siblings up to the age of 7.

Summer Storytime Stay & Play

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug

Each session includes a story, followed by a creative activity inspired by the book.

Beats, Cycles & Song

Great North Museum: Hancock

8 Aug

This event is part of NOVUM Summer Festival.

Let's Play

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

Until 8 Aug

Under 7s activities and the experience of being a Mam

Silent Disco Walking Tour with Red Herring Productions

Great North Museum: Hancock

8 Aug, 9 Aug

This event is part of NOVUM Summer Festival.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.

Chinese Papercutting

Hatton Gallery

10 Aug

For adults and older children over 9.

Step Outdoors - Stay and Play

Segedunum Roman Fort

12 Aug, 19 Aug

Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents/carers

Make a Train Station Artwork

Stephenson Steam Railway

13 Aug

Free craft activities every Thursday during school holidays

The Woodhorn Mining Disaster Commemorative Concert

Woodhorn Museum

13 Aug

A special event commemorating the 110th anniversary of the 1916 Woodhorn Mining Disaster.

Workshop: Portraits with a Sacred Object

Laing Art Gallery

9 Jul, 13 Aug

Draw and paint a portrait from life.

Time Travel Club - with The National Archives

Discovery Museum

30 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug

Family crafts using The National Archives collections as inspiration

Monster Sculptures with artist Paul Raymond

Shipley Art Gallery

13 Aug

Led by artist and sculptor Paul Raymond, you'll create your own monster sculpture to take home.

Maritime Images from the Archives

Hatton Gallery

14 Aug

Explore some maritime-themed documents and create a watercolour painting based on them.

Museum Tour

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

14 Aug

With our Assistant Keeper

Ale by Rail Beer Festival

Stephenson Steam Railway

15 Aug

Organised by the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association

Hadrian Celebration

Segedunum Roman Fort

15 Aug - 16 Aug

Demonstrations, horses, crafts - and the Emperor himself!

After the Fire: Hands-on archaeology

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

19 Aug

Explore Roman life through real archaeological techniques

Sound Down Sundays

Hexham Old Gaol

26 Jul, 23 Aug, 27 Sep

The Gaol has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

Sound Down Sundays

Woodhorn Museum

26 Jul, 23 Aug, 27 Sep

The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

Make a Roman copper emblem

Segedunum Roman Fort

24 Aug

Design and craft your own Roman-style emblem on copper in this hands-on family workshop.

Pattern Play with artist Pui Lee

Shipley Art Gallery

27 Aug

A workshop for children aged 7 - 12 with their grown ups.

Nature Crown Making

Stephenson Steam Railway

27 Aug

Free family craft activity

Chat Time

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 28 Aug, 25 Sep

For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.

Newcastle University MFA & MA Fine Art Degree Show 2026

Hatton Gallery

15 Aug - 29 Aug

This summer exhibition brings together the practices of first and second-year MFA, MA Fine Art and PHD students.

Dinky Dinosaur Adventure Day

Stephenson Steam Railway

31 Aug

The perfect adventure for all dinosaur fans

Arts and Crafts in the Pop Up Ashington Group Hut

Woodhorn Museum

18 Jul - 31 Aug

Six weeks of creative craft activities

V&A DesignLab Nation

Shipley Art Gallery

Until 5 Sep

A display of artwork by secondary school students in partnership with V&A.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 and Exploring Identity

Laing Art Gallery

Until 5 Sep

Explore the history of portraiture from the 16th century to the present day.

Community of Coal: Six Canny Tales from the Woodhorn Collection

Woodhorn Museum

Until 13 Sep

See Woodhorn’s collection in a new light with a trail created by our Museum Marras.

Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Your chance to see why buried history matters.

Can You Dig It?

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

A temporary exhibition of artwork by local young people that explores the significance of treasure.

Treasure Museum Trail

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Explore the museum to find treasure, solve puzzles, and claim prizes.

Celebrating WanBel

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Honouring Papua New Guinea’s cultural legacy and artistic wonders.

After the Fire

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Until 27 Sep

Sound Archive: Metro installations

Tyne & Wear Archives

Until 1 Oct

Art installations at Jarrow and Chichester metro stations inspired by sound archives

Following the Eagle

Segedunum Roman Fort

Until 3 Oct

A showcase of rare bronze Roman military diplomas and artefacts.

Bob Olley Artwork Raffle

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

Until 16 Oct

Support us for a chance to win

The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, Mignard: The Power of Posing

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

29 Aug - 8 Nov

From 29 August - 7 November 2026

Sublime Landscapes

Laing Art Gallery

Until 5 Dec

Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.

Swing Bridge 150

Discovery Museum

Until 20 Dec

A small display charting 150 years of the Swing Bridge over the River Tyne

Picture of the month

Laing Art Gallery

Until 31 Dec

Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing

Walking Tours with Newcastle City Guides

North East Museums

Until 31 Dec

Explore Newcastle's historic city centre delving into the stories and heritage of the surrounding area.

Beacon Films: Unearthed Treasures

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 31 Dec

Beacon Films presents a series of films exploring what treasure means to them.

Afternoon Tea: Pre-book

Laing Art Gallery

Until 2 Jan 2027

Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.

Picture This: Someone Like Me

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 17 Jan 2027

An exhibition using artwork and storytelling to explore research and the people behind it.

Strike!

Discovery Museum

Until 17 Jan 2027

Marking 100 years since the General Strike

Jewish Industrialists on the Team Valley

Discovery Museum

Until 31 Jan 2027

Display exploring the impact Jewish light industries had on the development of the Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead

Things That Go

Discovery Museum

1 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

A new family exhibition to launch the new Exhibitions Gallery

From Bosnia to Tyneside

Discovery Museum

10 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2027

Discover the story of one family's journey escaping the Bosnian War and building a new life on Tyneside.

Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution

Discovery Museum

Until 5 Sep 2027

Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.

Caer Urfa: A Look at Anglo-Saxon South Shields

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

2 Sep

A Talk with Luan Hanratty

V&A DesignLab Nation

Shipley Art Gallery

Until 5 Sep

A display of artwork by secondary school students in partnership with V&A.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2025 and Exploring Identity

Laing Art Gallery

Until 5 Sep

Explore the history of portraiture from the 16th century to the present day.

Positive Vibes Printmaking Workshop with Northern Print

Shipley Art Gallery

5 Sep

You'll print a tote bag and two paper artworks in this workshop with Northern Print.

Wellness Weekends: Slow Looking Session

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct

Part of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour

Shunter Sunday

Stephenson Steam Railway

6 Sep

Organised by the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association

Heritage Train Rides

Stephenson Steam Railway

12 Jul, 19 Jul, 23 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Aug, 9 Aug, 13 Aug, 16 Aug, 20 Aug, 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct

Jump on board a heritage train ride

What's New in the Archives

Tyne & Wear Archives

9 Jul, 10 Sep

Explore new acquisitions to the archive collections

Fused Glass Bowl Workshop with Kimoci Glass

Shipley Art Gallery

12 Sep

Try your hand at fused glass and create a beautiful bowl.

Community of Coal: Six Canny Tales from the Woodhorn Collection

Woodhorn Museum

Until 13 Sep

See Woodhorn’s collection in a new light with a trail created by our Museum Marras.

Family Art Class

Shipley Art Gallery

11 Jul, 8 Aug, 19 Sep

Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.

Drive a Diesel Engine Experience

Stephenson Steam Railway

11 Jul, 19 Sep

The perfect gift for rail fans!

Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Your chance to see why buried history matters.

Can You Dig It?

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

A temporary exhibition of artwork by local young people that explores the significance of treasure.

Treasure Museum Trail

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Explore the museum to find treasure, solve puzzles, and claim prizes.

Celebrating WanBel

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 20 Sep

Honouring Papua New Guinea’s cultural legacy and artistic wonders.

Chat Time

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 28 Aug, 25 Sep

For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.

Needle Felting Workshop: Autumnal Toadstool

Shipley Art Gallery

25 Sep

Join us for a workshop where you'll make your own autumnal toadstool.

Slow Stitch for creative wellbeing

Shipley Art Gallery

26 Sep

Slow down and discover the meditative qualities of stitching in this calming workshop.

Sound Down Sundays

Woodhorn Museum

26 Jul, 23 Aug, 27 Sep

The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

After the Fire

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

Until 27 Sep

Sound Down Sundays

Hexham Old Gaol

26 Jul, 23 Aug, 27 Sep

The Gaol has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

Sound Archive: Metro installations

Tyne & Wear Archives

Until 1 Oct

Art installations at Jarrow and Chichester metro stations inspired by sound archives

Following the Eagle

Segedunum Roman Fort

Until 3 Oct

A showcase of rare bronze Roman military diplomas and artefacts.

Bob Olley Artwork Raffle

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

Until 16 Oct

Support us for a chance to win

The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, Mignard: The Power of Posing

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

29 Aug - 8 Nov

From 29 August - 7 November 2026

Sublime Landscapes

Laing Art Gallery

Until 5 Dec

Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.

Swing Bridge 150

Discovery Museum

Until 20 Dec

A small display charting 150 years of the Swing Bridge over the River Tyne

Picture of the month

Laing Art Gallery

Until 31 Dec

Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing

Walking Tours with Newcastle City Guides

North East Museums

Until 31 Dec

Explore Newcastle's historic city centre delving into the stories and heritage of the surrounding area.

Beacon Films: Unearthed Treasures

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 31 Dec

Beacon Films presents a series of films exploring what treasure means to them.

Afternoon Tea: Pre-book

Laing Art Gallery

Until 2 Jan 2027

Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.

The Potter’s Canvas: Ceramics and Painting in the 20th Century

Hatton Gallery

19 Sep 2026 - 16 Jan 2027

This exhibition examines how the worlds of ceramics and painting shaped each other.

Picture This: Someone Like Me

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 17 Jan 2027

An exhibition using artwork and storytelling to explore research and the people behind it.

Strike!

Discovery Museum

Until 17 Jan 2027

Marking 100 years since the General Strike

Jewish Industrialists on the Team Valley

Discovery Museum

Until 31 Jan 2027

Display exploring the impact Jewish light industries had on the development of the Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead

Things That Go

Discovery Museum

1 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

A new family exhibition to launch the new Exhibitions Gallery

From Bosnia to Tyneside

Discovery Museum

10 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2027

Discover the story of one family's journey escaping the Bosnian War and building a new life on Tyneside.

Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution

Discovery Museum

Until 5 Sep 2027

Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East

Sound Archive: Metro installations

Tyne & Wear Archives

Until 1 Oct

Art installations at Jarrow and Chichester metro stations inspired by sound archives

Following the Eagle

Segedunum Roman Fort

Until 3 Oct

A showcase of rare bronze Roman military diplomas and artefacts.

Tranquil Diamonds - decorate a coaster

Shipley Art Gallery

3 Oct

Decorate your own coaster with small resin diamonds in this calming and relaxing workshop.

Wellness Weekends: Qi Gong Session

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

3 Oct

Part of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour

Wellness Weekends: Slow Looking Session

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct

Part of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour

Heritage Train Rides

Stephenson Steam Railway

12 Jul, 19 Jul, 23 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Aug, 9 Aug, 13 Aug, 16 Aug, 20 Aug, 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct

Jump on board a heritage train ride

Crafty Kids

Shipley Art Gallery

7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct

Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.

Bob Olley Artwork Raffle

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

Until 16 Oct

Support us for a chance to win

The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, Mignard: The Power of Posing

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

29 Aug - 8 Nov

From 29 August - 7 November 2026

Sublime Landscapes

Laing Art Gallery

Until 5 Dec

Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.

Swing Bridge 150

Discovery Museum

Until 20 Dec

A small display charting 150 years of the Swing Bridge over the River Tyne

Picture of the month

Laing Art Gallery

Until 31 Dec

Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing

Walking Tours with Newcastle City Guides

North East Museums

Until 31 Dec

Explore Newcastle's historic city centre delving into the stories and heritage of the surrounding area.

Beacon Films: Unearthed Treasures

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 31 Dec

Beacon Films presents a series of films exploring what treasure means to them.

Afternoon Tea: Pre-book

Laing Art Gallery

Until 2 Jan 2027

Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.

The Potter’s Canvas: Ceramics and Painting in the 20th Century

Hatton Gallery

19 Sep 2026 - 16 Jan 2027

This exhibition examines how the worlds of ceramics and painting shaped each other.

Picture This: Someone Like Me

Great North Museum: Hancock

Until 17 Jan 2027

An exhibition using artwork and storytelling to explore research and the people behind it.

Strike!

Discovery Museum

Until 17 Jan 2027

Marking 100 years since the General Strike

Jewish Industrialists on the Team Valley

Discovery Museum

Until 31 Jan 2027

Display exploring the impact Jewish light industries had on the development of the Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead

Things That Go

Discovery Museum

1 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

A new family exhibition to launch the new Exhibitions Gallery

From Bosnia to Tyneside

Discovery Museum

10 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2027

Discover the story of one family's journey escaping the Bosnian War and building a new life on Tyneside.

Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution

Discovery Museum

Until 5 Sep 2027

Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East