North East Museums
Great value family fun
Until 5 September
Laing Art Gallery
Until 20 September
Great North Museum: Hancock
Newcastle City Guides
Shipley Art Gallery
11 Jul, 8 Aug
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
Stephenson Steam Railway
11 Jul
The perfect gift for rail fans!
12 Jul, 19 Jul, 23 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Aug, 9 Aug
Jump on board a heritage train ride
Woodhorn Museum
12 Jul
Enjoy a grand day out at Woodhorn's classic and vintage car rally.
Hexham Old Gaol
Until 12 Jul, 15 Jul - 31 Jul
Make your own paper manacles and discover what life was like for prisoners through fun games.
13 Jul, 17 Jul
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
14 Jul
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents / carers
17 Jul
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
Segedunum Roman Fort
20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug
Summer activities, crafts and trails
20 Jul
Find out all about the life of a Roman soldier on Hadrian's Wall
Discovery Museum
20 Jul, 27 Jul
Get your thinking caps on and invent with LEGO® and K'Nex
21 Jul
Try using a Sphero Robot
21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug
Join us for relaxed crafting in the summer holidays.
21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug
Crafts inspired by the Treasure exhibition. Free, drop in.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Every Tuesday during school holidays
22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug
Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
22 Jul
This event is part of the 2026 Festival of Archaeology.
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Find out what the Romans ate
Get closer to nature through creative activities, bug hunts and family fun.
22 Jul, 23 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 5 Aug, 6 Aug
Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.
Build your English language skills.
Free craft activities on Wednesdays during school holidays
Hatton Gallery
All activities are free to attend in drop-in style.
Stories and crafts for ages 3 - 5
23 Jul
Join professional illustrator Bethan Laker in a fun, explorative drawing workshop.
23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug
All activities are free to attend.
Are you ready to get crafty?
Take a tour of the site with our knowledgeable guide
23 Jul, 6 Aug
A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum.
23 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 4 Aug, 6 Aug, 11 Aug
Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.
24 Jul
For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.
24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug
Each session includes a story, followed by a creative activity inspired by the book.
25 Jul, 26 Jul
Organised by the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association
26 Jul
The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
The Gaol has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
27 Jul, 7 Aug, 10 Aug
These special Little Artists sessions are held during the summer holidays and welcome siblings up to the age of 7.
27 Jul
For older children over 8 and adults.
28 Jul
Build a car and launch it with compressed air
28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug
Pop into the gallery to draw and explore.
Richard Bliss delivers a lunchtime talk about the extraordinary life of working class trans activist, Jenny Gray.
Tyne & Wear Archives
29 Jul, 5 Aug
Join us for an interactive story, songs, related playtime, and a special opportunity to handle a museum object.
Storytime for children learning at age 7 or under and their families.
29 Jul
Perfect for anyone looking to practise their English in a fun, informal setting.
30 Jul
Family crafts using The National Archives collections as inspiration
Free, creative activities
30 Jul, 6 Aug
A fun art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups during the school holidays.
30 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 4 Aug
Join our exciting LEGO® mass build, where creativity meets sustainability!
31 Jul
Explore some botanical-themed documents and produce some creative responses to them.
Until 1 Aug
Explore how artists utilise the ‘line’.
31 Jul - 2 Aug
Visit the encampment to find out about all things gladiator.
Until 8 Aug
Under 7s activities and the experience of being a Mam
18 Jul - 31 Aug
Six weeks of creative craft activities
Spot the hidden vegetables to be entered into a prize draw
Until 5 Sep
Explore the history of portraiture from the 16th century to the present day.
A display of artwork by secondary school students in partnership with V&A.
Until 13 Sep
See Woodhorn’s collection in a new light with a trail created by our Museum Marras.
Until 20 Sep
Your chance to see why buried history matters.
A temporary exhibition of artwork by local young people that explores the significance of treasure.
Explore the museum to find treasure, solve puzzles, and claim prizes.
Honouring Papua New Guinea’s cultural legacy and artistic wonders.
Until 27 Sep
Until 1 Oct
Art installations at Jarrow and Chichester metro stations inspired by sound archives
Until 3 Oct
A showcase of rare bronze Roman military diplomas and artefacts.
Until 16 Oct
Support us for a chance to win
Until 5 Dec
Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.
Until 20 Dec
A small display charting 150 years of the Swing Bridge over the River Tyne
Until 31 Dec
Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing
Explore Newcastle's historic city centre delving into the stories and heritage of the surrounding area.
Beacon Films presents a series of films exploring what treasure means to them.
Until 2 Jan 2027
Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.
Until 17 Jan 2027
An exhibition using artwork and storytelling to explore research and the people behind it.
Marking 100 years since the General Strike
Until 31 Jan 2027
Display exploring the impact Jewish light industries had on the development of the Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead
Until 28 Jul 2027
Discover the story of one family's journey escaping the Bosnian War and building a new life on Tyneside.
Until 5 Sep 2027
Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East
1 Aug
An inclusive art class every month
1 Aug - 2 Aug
A living history re-enactment portraying the men and families of the Auxiliaries of the early second century
5 Aug
Step into history at this hands-on event, where you can try on armour, helmets and equipment.
6 Aug
Free craft activities every Thursday during school holidays
7 Aug
Join Parent Zone with your child - use LEGO® to connect and talk about gaming
8 Aug
This event is part of NOVUM Summer Festival.
8 Aug, 9 Aug
10 Aug
For adults and older children over 9.
Free, drop in paper folding flying crafts
11 Aug
Race your crafted glider with other families
1 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2027
A new family exhibition to launch the new Exhibitions Gallery
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