News
27 November 2024
An exciting new chapter for North East’s biggest cultural organisation
From 26 November Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums will be known as North East Museums
25 November 2024
The Late Shows 2025 Dates Announced
NewcastleGateshead's annual weekend of after-hours culture will return in May 2025.
11 November 2024
Christmas at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
From heart-warming train rides to creative craft workshops and a festive market too, there's something for everyone to enjoy this winter.
01 November 2024
Keith Merrin recognised as one of the 50 most influential museum leaders in the world
The Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List highlights key individuals whose innovation and creativity have been integral to developing today’s museums.
18 October 2024
Leading firm Stowe Family Law continues support of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) is happy to announce that Stowe Family Law has renewed its Business Partner support for a fourth year.
16 October 2024
‘Recovery through Ceramics’ Programme shortlisted for the Museums Change Lives Awards
The Shipley Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award presented by the Museums Association.
24 September 2024
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums launches new Autumn event and activity programme
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums launches an exciting new autumn programme.
18 September 2024
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums receives Autism Acceptance award
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has been awarded the Silver Autism Acceptance award by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) for its commitment to supporting autistic visitors, families, staff, and volunteers.
11 September 2024
Tender opportunity: Management & Leadership Development Expert
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is seeking to appoint a company or consultant to support us with further developing our fantastic managers.
15 August 2024
Tender opportunity: Office 365 Support
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums is seeking a provider to enhance its Office 365 system.
07 August 2024
New exhibition unveiled at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
The new exhibition, Shields, on the River Tyne, opens in the Art Gallery display space.
23 July 2024
DesignLab Nation Newcastle/Gateshead - Call out for designer/artist/maker
We are looking to recruit an innovative designer/artist/maker to lead exciting design projects with Secondary school students and teachers based in the Newcastle/Gateshead area between September 2024 and August 2025.
17 July 2024
Ways to Play: Summer Holiday Activities for the family
Free and low-cost activities during the school holidays.
08 July 2024
Winner of Chris Drinkwater Award announced
Bigfoot Arts Education – working with Battle Hill Primary School and Battle Hill Library - received first prize for the Interwoven project during an online ceremony on Tuesday 25 June 2024.
28 June 2024
The Late Shows 2024 attracts over 30,000 visitors
A triumphant return to pre-pandemic attendance levels.
27 June 2024
New North East Cultural Partnership
We've signed a new partnership with Northumbria University
19 June 2024
Exhibition exploring North East journey through the past, present and future of energy technology
Discovery Museum will host an ambitious new exhibition that will inspire people of all ages to engage in the green energy revolution that is being spearheaded in the North East.
19 June 2024
Celebrating Refugee Week at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Refugee Week 2024 takes place from 17-23 June and museums across Tyneside are offering activities and hosting events to celebrate.
11 June 2024
Tyneside train company Lumo partner in Discovery Museum's new exhibition Steam to Green
Newcastle based Lumo, the 100% electric and great value train operator, is on board as a partner for Discovery Museum’s ambitious new exhibition Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution.