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The Potter’s Canvas: Ceramics and Painting in the 20th Century is a new exhibition opening at Newcastle University's Hatton Gallery on 19 September 2026. This exhibition looks at how 20th-century British ceramicists used drawing, painting and mark-making to transform the surface of clay.

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North East Museums has free and low-cost activities for children of all ages, from toddler play spaces and hands-on workshops to Roman adventures, dinosaurs, trains and family-friendly exhibitions across Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Shields, Gateshead, Hexham and Ashington.

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Woodhorn Museum has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award.

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A new display From Bosnia to Tyneside charting one family’s journey of survival from war-torn Bosnia to safety in Newcastle in the mid-1990s will go on display in Discovery Museum from 10 July 2026, the day before the official UK Srebrenica Memorial Day, also known as Bosnian Genocide Memorial Day.

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Innovative Newcastle exhibition explores the connections between Pre-Raphaelite art and poetry for the first time.

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What if the first portrait people see of you isn't painted on canvas, but curated through selfies, filters and social media posts? This article explores how contemporary portraiture is shifting from idealised perfection towards honest depictions of identity, family life and human experience.

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Find out more about Let's Play: Under 7s Activities and the Experience of Being a Mam.

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North East Museums is seeking to appoint a provider to work with us to help us develop and then support delivery of a Community Engagement Staff development programme.

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Sir Chris Mullin knighted in the King's birthday honours list

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What does it take to turn a passion for the ancient world into a museum exhibition? In this behind-the-scenes account, Newcastle University PhD student Emily Oldridge shares her journey of curating 'A Mycenaean Odyssey: A Journey from Myth to Reality' at Great North Museum: Hancock. From researching Bronze Age artefacts and exploring the relationship between Greek myth and archaeology, to designing displays and installing the exhibition itself, Emily reveals the creativity and curiosity involved in bringing archaeology to life.

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North East Museums and the Local History Hub are collaborating to launch a new local history training series as part of North East Museum’s CreatED Primary Education CPD programme.

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One of the North East’s longest running and best-loved events, the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic returns to Woodhorn Museum on Saturday 13 June.

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Great North Museum: Hancock manager Malavika Anderson is the new co-chair of the University Museums Group. Alongside Luke Syson, she brings her insight and leadership to the UMG at a critical moment for the sector.

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This May half term families are invited to enjoy a great value day out across museums and galleries on Tyneside.

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North East Museums is happy to announce that Stowe Family Law has renewed its Business Partner support for a fifth year.

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North East Museums has joined Become the Bridge - the North East Anti-Racism Coalition's initiative to challenge racism for a fairer, stronger region.

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Over £200,000 has been awarded by the The Wolfson Foundation and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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NewcastleGateshead’s annual after-hours culture crawl returns on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May 2026.

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Take part in free and affordable family adventures at North East Museums during the Easter Holidays.

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The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour ends on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

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