North East Museums
Various dates
Discovery Museum
Woodhorn Museum
Great North Museum: Hancock
Until 28 Feb 2026
Laing Art Gallery
4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec
Meet Santa and his black and white elves for some cosy Geordie festive fun
5 Dec
Play sessions for under 5s at the museum.
5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
6 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec, 2 Jan 2026, 3 Jan 2026, 4 Jan 2026
Make and decorate your own fabulous festive pigeon (complete with flapping wings) in this family friendly workshop.
Shipley Art Gallery
6 Dec
Create a Christmas card or small painting using watercolours and coloured pencils.
Until 6 Dec
A new exhibition celebrates the life and work of local artist and curator Nerys Johnson (1942-2001).
Hexham Old Gaol
6 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec
Don't miss your chance to meet Father Christmas in a magnificent medieval tower.
6 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec
Enjoy the magic of Christmas in a calmer setting with Festive Tales Relaxed Sessions.
Experience the magic of Christmas with Festive Tales – a heartwarming event where children meet Father Christmas.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Explore the landscapes, industry and communities of the North
A relaxed session with The Holly King and Ivy Queen
6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
Celebrate Christmas with The Holly King and Ivy Queen
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
SOLD OUT - Find out how the Romans lit up their homes
Join us for a festive craft market at the Shipley
Discover the stories behind newly restored artworks
An inclusive art class every month
Join us to design and make your own fresh Christmas wreath with qualified florist Hollie, of Button Rose Floral Design.
Stephenson Steam Railway
6 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec
The most magical train ride of the year!
7 Dec
Relaxed Sessions offer a calm and welcoming environment for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities.
8 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 Dec
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
9 Dec, 16 Dec
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
9 Dec
Teachers! come and meet museums and cultural organisations from all over the region.
A space for Home Educated families to find out what they can take part in around region.
11 Dec
An evening of calm, cosy activities at the museum.
12 Dec
Join us for a workshop where you'll make a needle felted snowman or gingerbread man.
13 Dec
Make your own festive floral arrangement to decorate your table this Christmas season.
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
20 Dec
Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.
Until 20 Dec
Join us for a selling exhibition of work by local artists.
20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec
Step into a Prehistoric Winter Wonderland this festive season.
23 Dec, 30 Dec
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
27 Dec, 28 Dec
Beat the post-Christmas blues with a journey on a heritage train.
Until 11 Jan 2026
An exhibition featuring 12 photographs by artist Mandy Barker.
Celebrating 90 years of Newcastle International Airport
Until 18 Jan 2026
Heartwood captures the essence of the Sycamore Gap tree and the impression it left on those who connected with it.
Hatton Gallery
Until 24 Jan 2026
Award winning artist Uta Kögelsberger explores humanity’s relationship with nature.
Until 29 Jan 2026
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Miniature Worlds explores the intricate beauty of small-scale landscapes across three centuries of British art.
Segedunum Roman Fort
The world under one roof
Photographs of the roads and buildings that covered Roman Wallsend
Until 2 Apr 2026
A new family trail that invites you to explore the museum and its collections.
Until 31 May 2026
Discover inspiring real-life stories from South Asian women who made Tyneside their home
Until 6 Sep 2026
Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East
Tyne & Wear Archives
Until 1 Oct 2026
Art installations at Jarrow and Chichester metro stations inspired by sound archives
20 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2026
Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.
Until 31 Dec 2026
Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing
Until 2 Jan 2027
Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.
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