News

27 November 2024

An exciting new chapter for North East’s biggest cultural organisation

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From 26 November Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums will be known as North East Museums

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25 November 2024

The Late Shows 2025 Dates Announced

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NewcastleGateshead's annual weekend of after-hours culture will return in May 2025.

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11 November 2024

Christmas at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

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From heart-warming train rides to creative craft workshops and a festive market too, there's something for everyone to enjoy this winter.

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01 November 2024

Keith Merrin recognised as one of the 50 most influential museum leaders in the world

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The Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List highlights key individuals whose innovation and creativity have been integral to developing today’s museums.

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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.

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16 October 2024

‘Recovery through Ceramics’ Programme shortlisted for the Museums Change Lives Awards

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The Shipley Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award presented by the Museums Association.

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09 October 2024

Ways to Play Autumn Term

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Half term fun at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

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24 September 2024

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums launches new Autumn event and activity programme

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Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums launches an exciting new autumn programme.

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18 September 2024

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums receives Autism Acceptance award

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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.

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11 September 2024

Tender opportunity: Management & Leadership Development Expert

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Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is seeking to appoint a company or consultant to support us with further developing our fantastic managers.

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15 August 2024

Tender opportunity: Office 365 Support

Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums is seeking a provider to enhance its Office 365 system.

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07 August 2024

New exhibition unveiled at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

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The new exhibition, Shields, on the River Tyne, opens in the Art Gallery display space.

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23 July 2024

DesignLab Nation Newcastle/Gateshead - Call out for designer/artist/maker

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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.

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17 July 2024

Ways to Play: Summer Holiday Activities for the family

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Free and low-cost activities during the school holidays.

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08 July 2024

Winner of Chris Drinkwater Award announced

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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.

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28 June 2024

The Late Shows 2024 attracts over 30,000 visitors

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A triumphant return to pre-pandemic attendance levels.

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27 June 2024

New North East Cultural Partnership

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We've signed a new partnership with Northumbria University

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19 June 2024

Exhibition exploring North East journey through the past, present and future of energy technology

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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.

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19 June 2024

Celebrating Refugee Week at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

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Refugee Week 2024 takes place from 17-23 June and museums across Tyneside are offering activities and hosting events to celebrate.

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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.

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