North East Museums
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Discovery Museum
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Ongoing exhibition
Woodhorn Museum
Until 28 Feb 2026
Laing Art Gallery
7 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 24 Nov, 28 Nov
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
For 3-5 year olds
Great North Museum: Hancock
7 Nov
A session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
Shipley Art Gallery
7 Nov, 21 Nov
Join us for a workshop where you'll make a needle felted snowman or gingerbread man.
8 Nov, 16 Nov
Free multilingual and multicultural activities.
11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec
Practice your English inspired by the Shipley Art Gallery and local history.
Stephenson Steam Railway
12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
Led by North Tyneside Art Studio
Segedunum Roman Fort
13 Nov, 19 Nov, 20 Nov
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents/carers
13 Nov
Step behind the scenes of the museum and join Helen on a tour of Discovery Museum’s extensive costume stores.
14 Nov
This session is for babies who are crawling, or pre-walkers who are finding their own unique ways of moving.
15 Nov
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Join us to design and make your own fresh Christmas wreath with qualified florist Hollie, of Button Rose Floral Design.
19 Nov
Lizzie Jacklin will explore JMW Turner and Beatrix Potter's approaches to small-scale watercolour vignette.
20 Nov
Book a workshop to take part in with your child and explore the Museum for the rest of the day for free.
Try some activities with your little one.
22 Nov
Try your hand at fused glass in this workshop with Kimoci Glass.
Join us for a workshop where you'll make a floral arrangement for Christmas.
25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov
KS2 Virtual event
28 Nov, 5 Dec
Play sessions for under 5s at the museum.
28 Nov
Join us for an unforgettable night of fun, creativity and connection, without having to buy any more stuff.
29 Nov, 6 Dec
Join us for a festive craft market at the Shipley
Create a Christmas card or small painting using watercolours and coloured pencils.
29 Nov, 30 Nov, 6 Dec, 7 Dec
The most magical train ride of the year!
29 Nov, 30 Nov, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec
Meet Santa and his black and white elves for some cosy Geordie festive fun
Until 6 Dec
A new exhibition celebrates the life and work of local artist and curator Nerys Johnson (1942-2001).
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Discover the stories behind newly restored artworks
Explore the landscapes, industry and communities of the North
8 Nov - 20 Dec
Join us for a selling exhibition of work by local artists.
Until 11 Jan 2026
Celebrating 90 years of Newcastle International Airport
An exhibition featuring 12 photographs by artist Mandy Barker.
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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Photographs of the roads and buildings that covered Roman Wallsend
The world under one roof
Miniature Worlds explores the intricate beauty of small-scale landscapes across three centuries of British art.
Until 25 Mar 2026
From 17 January 2026
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
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.
3 Dec
Join Three's a Crowd for a mix of easy listening songs from the 60s and 70s.
Hexham Old Gaol
6 Dec, 7 Dec
Don't miss your chance to meet Father Christmas in a magnificent medieval tower.
6 Dec
A relaxed session with The Holly King and Ivy Queen
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Find out how the Romans lit up their homes
Celebrate Christmas with The Holly King and Ivy Queen
An inclusive art class every month
Experience the magic of Christmas with Festive Tales – a heartwarming event where children meet Father Christmas.
Enjoy the magic of Christmas in a calmer setting with Festive Tales Relaxed Sessions.
7 Dec
Relaxed Sessions offer a calm and welcoming environment for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities.
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