News
17 October 2025
North East Museums seeking a digital content consultant
North East Museums is seeking a digital content consultant to work with its Communications team.
15 October 2025
Great North Museum: Hancock seeks Schools Project Artist Facilitator
The Great North Museum: Hancock seeks a Schools Project Artist Facilitator to work with school groups to explore the theme of Treasure.
14 October 2025
Take part in free and affordable family adventures at North East Museums this October half term
Families across the region can look forward to exciting, budget-friendly adventures at their favourite cultural attractions, thanks to Ways to Play
08 October 2025
North East Museums awarded £438,300 from the Museums Renewal Fund
North East Museums is one of 75 civic museum organisations to benefit from funding announced today.
07 October 2025
Arts Facilitator opportunity at Laing Art Gallery
North East Museums are looking for a new arts facilitator to run the popular Saturday Art Classes at the Laing Art Gallery.
01 October 2025
Blue Plaque Unveiling to Antiquarian Robert Blair
A pioneering antiquarian has been honoured with a commemorative Blue Plaque recognising his pivotal work in the excavation and preservation of South Shields' Roman heritage.
24 September 2025
North East Museums joins anti-racism programme
North East Museums has been accepted into the latest cohort of the Museums Association’s Anti-Racist Museums Programme, furthering its commitment to being an anti-racist organisation.
18 September 2025
Great North Museum: Hancock seeks an exhibition designer
Great North Museum: Hancock seeks an exhibition designer for the design and build of a new exhibition.
11 September 2025
Enjoy free events and activities for Heritage Open Days 2025 at North East Museums
Visitors across the region can enjoy a range of free tours, talks and activities across North East Museums’ venues as part of Heritage Open Days 2025.
04 September 2025
Ticketing system consultant
Call out for a Ticketing Consultant to support the procurement of a new ticketing system for North East Museums
13 August 2025
Uta Kögelsberger exhibition at the Hatton Gallery to explore humanity’s relationship with nature
Some Kind of Love: Actions and Reactions to Living on a Damaged Planet, a solo exhibition by award-winning artist Uta Kögelsberger, will open at the Hatton Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne, on Saturday 20 September 2025.
12 August 2025
Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum unveils new exhibitions
Galleries 1 and 2 have re-opened following the major infrastructure upgrade.
11 August 2025
Stephenson Steam Railway release tickets for their Elf Express
Stephenson Steam Railway releases tickets for ‘Elf Express’ Christmas train ride experience.
07 August 2025
Woodhorn to receive nearly £1 million in Historic England funding
Historic England is providing nearly £1 million towards restoring Woodhorn Colliery's iconic mineshaft structures in Northumberland.
05 August 2025
Woodhorn Museum launches campaign to grow its Wild Wood
Woodhorn Museum has launched a new fundraising campaign to enhance and expand its Wild Wood, a dedicated outdoor space designed to support wildlife, promote wellbeing, and bring the local community closer to nature.
31 July 2025
Shipley Art Gallery welcomes new artwork created with Equal Arts
Shipley Art Gallery is delighted to welcome the installation of a new artwork created in collaboration with Equal Arts.
28 July 2025
Stephenson Steam Railway introduces £1 heritage train rides for kids
Jump on board throughout running days in August.
21 July 2025
New exhibition opens at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Discover the stories behind the newly restored artworks at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, The Art of Conservation.
14 July 2025
North East roofing specialist supports programmes for young people
Hodgson Sayers is North East Museums' young people programmes partner
14 July 2025
DesignLab Nation Newcastle/ Gateshead - call out for designer/artist/maker
Shipley Art Gallery are looking to recruit an innovative designer/artist/maker to work with secondary schools on exciting design projects as part of the V&A led DesignLab Nation project.
