North East Museums
Until 25 March
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
3-19 April
Until 9 May
Hatton Gallery
Newcastle City Guides
21 Mar
Part of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour
Shipley Art Gallery
Join us for a hand embroidery workshop with artist Louise Goult.
Segedunum Roman Fort
How Segedunum changed from AD 126 to AD 410.
Laing Art Gallery
23 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
24 Mar, 31 Mar, 21 Apr
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
Until 25 Mar
A rare chance to see a Claude Monet masterpiece painting in South Shields.
27 Mar
Join us for a workshop where you'll make your own needle felted bunny.
Woodhorn Museum
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
Great North Museum: Hancock
Discover the art of the oldest craft in the world: Flintknapping.
Discovery Museum
For 3-5 year olds
Play sessions for under 5s at the museum.
A free, drop-in sociable coffee morning at the museum.
28 Mar
Make a beautiful, functional set of artworks for your home.
Discover the quiet joy of painting watercolour daisies in this gentle, hands-on workshop.
A living history family fun day to celebrate the opening of Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found.
29 Mar
The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
Until 26 Apr
Created by filmmakers from Beacon Films.
An exhibition curated from the Jerwood Collection by the Hatton Gallery’s young people’s group, L-INK.
Until 10 May
The annual Northumberland Open at Woodhorn Museum is the largest exhibition of its type in Northumberland.
Until 31 May
Discover inspiring real-life stories from South Asian women who made Tyneside their home
28 Mar - 5 Sep
Explore the history of portraiture from the 16th century to the present day.
28 Mar - 20 Sep
Your chance to see why buried history matters.
30 Mar - 20 Sep
A temporary exhibition of artwork by local young people that explores the significance of treasure.
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
30 Mar - 27 Sep
Tyne & Wear Archives
Until 1 Oct
Art installations at Jarrow and Chichester metro stations inspired by sound archives
28 Mar - 3 Oct
A showcase of rare bronze Roman military diplomas and artefacts.
Until 5 Dec
Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.
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.
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.
Until 31 Jan 2027
Display exploring the impact Jewish light industries had on the development of the Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead
Until 5 Sep 2027
Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East
1 Apr, 15 Apr
Practice your English and learn new skills
Stephenson Steam Railway
3 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr
Jump on board a heritage train
4 Apr
An inclusive art class every month
5 Apr, 6 Apr
Heritage train rides with the Easter Bunny
Hexham Old Gaol
3 Apr - 5 Apr, 8 Apr - 12 Apr, 15 Apr - 19 Apr
See if you can find all of the hares hidden around the site.
Have a go at making your own wildlife bonnet.
3 Apr - 6 Apr
The Historical Living Company recreates the sights and sounds of Roman Britain
6 Apr
Craft a crown from natural materials
Look out for the Easter Bunny at Woodhorn Museum over the Easter weekend
7 Apr, 14 Apr
Join us on Tuesdays in the Easter holidays to create springtime crafts.
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum.
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.
7 Apr, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr
Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.
7 Apr
Free family craft activities
Get your family hivemind together for an egg-shaped group challenge
8 Apr, 15 Apr
Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.
Free craft activities on Wednesdays during school holidays
Stories and crafts for ages 3 - 5
Free art workshops for 4-11 years.
9 Apr
Free craft activities every Thursday during school holidays
9 Apr, 16 Apr
Take a tour of the site with our knowledgeable guide
Animal Handling Session for ages 4+ years
A fun art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups during the school holidays.
Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.
Free art workshops for 12-18 years.
Family crafts using The National Archives collections as inspiration
10 Apr, 17 Apr
Join us this Easter to discover the history of chocolate and how it is made.
10 Apr
A family challenge rolling marbles through a maze
8 Apr - 11 Apr
A bold, colourful and fun adventure story for the whole family.
3 Apr - 11 Apr
Help yourself to some art activities! Everyone welcome.
4 Apr - 12 Apr
Come and see the amazing work of 250 local residents.
13 Apr
Step into history at this hands-on event, where you can try on armour, helmets and equipment.
Learn how soldiers became Roman citizens.
Create a holder to zipline your LEGO® figure to safety
14 Apr
15 Apr
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents/carers
Be inspired by our new exhibition ‘Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found’.
16 Apr
Join us in our new Woodland Walk space
17 Apr
Build an invention with K'Nex construction toys
18 Apr
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
3 Apr - 18 Apr
Come and be amazed by the work of young people and elders living in Tyneside.
3 Apr - 19 Apr
Come and decorate your very own ceramic heart to take home.
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