North East Museums
Until 10 May
Woodhorn Museum
Until 5 September
Laing Art Gallery
Various dates
Stephenson Steam Railway
Newcastle City Guides
Shipley Art Gallery
5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
Hatton Gallery
Until 6 May
A show curated by the MA Curating Art students.
Discovery Museum
8 May, 22 May
For 3-5 year olds
8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
8 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 22 May
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
Great North Museum: Hancock
8 May
This session is for babies who are crawling, or pre-walkers who are finding their own unique ways of moving.
Until 9 May
An exhibition curated from the Jerwood Collection by the Hatton Gallery’s young people’s group, L-INK.
9 May
Make a beautiful, functional set of artworks for your home.
The perfect gift for rail fans!
Collaborative music making and golf around the galleries
A night of crafting and creativity led by Gateshead based makers, creators and organisations.
Take part in the Great North treasure trail and have a go at making your own wearable treasure to take away.
Amy Pargeter, Exhibition Officer at the Laing, will give an exclusive tour of our new temporary exhibition.
Create your own 18th and 19th century clothing embellishments.
Join us at the Hatton for a variety of art activities.
An inclusive art class every month
The annual Northumberland Open at Woodhorn Museum is the largest exhibition of its type in Northumberland.
10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 25 May, 28 May, 31 May
Jump on board a heritage train ride
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
11 May
Assistant Keeper of History
13 May, 27 May
Practice your English and learn new skills
Segedunum Roman Fort
13 May, 20 May, 27 May
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents/carers
Tyne & Wear Archives
13 May
Talk on the General Strike
14 May
Book a workshop to take part in with your child and explore the Museum for the rest of the day for free.
From £6 per session
Suitable for KS1 and KS2 level children
15 May
With Andrew Parkin, Keeper of Archaeology, Great North Museum: Hancock.
Young people are invited to 'run' the museum for the day
Play sessions for under 5s at the museum.
16 May
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
Join us for a gentle, reflective workshop exploring wellbeing through painting.
17 May
Organised by the NTSRA
Until 17 May
Come along with your family and explore the value of the things we keep closest to our bodies.
22 May
For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.
23 May
Come and join our Keeper of Archaeology for a tour of Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found.
24 May
The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
Hexham Old Gaol
23 May - 24 May, 27 May - 31 May
Have a go at making and designing your own notebook using handmade paper.
25 May
Take a train ride with your favourite bear
26 May
Join us for Family Crafting over May half term.
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
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.
26 May, 28 May
Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.
A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum.
Join us in the Great Hall to build A LEGO® city.
27 May
Birds of prey displays with the team from Ridgeside Falconry
An informal drawing session for families looking at some of the museum handling collections.
Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.
27 May, 28 May
Free art workshops at Hatton Gallery during May half term.
Stories and crafts for ages 3 - 5
28 May
Free craft activities every Thursday during school holidays
Make a small bag of your own chocolate coins to take home with you.
A fun art class for half term for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
Family crafts using The National Archives collections as inspiration
15 May - 29 May
A Celebration of Dry Run presents the work of thirty artists who have previously exhibited.
29 May
The Moss Troopers return to the museum to bring history into the present day.
Build a bridge with K'Nex construction toys
Until 30 May
Until Saturday 30 May
with Destination North East England
Until 31 May
Discover inspiring real-life stories from South Asian women who made Tyneside their home
23 May - 31 May
Create your own colourful take on one of the North East’s most loved dog breeds.
23 May - 6 Jun
Works of fifty-seven up-and-coming artists at the culmination of their four-year bachelor's degree in fine art.
Until 5 Sep
Explore the history of portraiture from the 16th century to the present day.
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.
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
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 7 Nov
From 29 August - 7 November 2026
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.
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 5 Sep 2027
Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East
5 Jun
Create and name your own fragrance to take home.
Organised by the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association
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