North East Museums
3-19 April
Until 10 May
Woodhorn Museum
Until 5 September
Laing Art Gallery
Newcastle City Guides
Shipley Art Gallery
14 Apr
Join us on Tuesdays in the Easter holidays to create springtime crafts.
Great North Museum: Hancock
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.
14 Apr, 15 Apr
Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Free family craft activities
15 Apr
Have a go at Lego coding in this fun and accessible family workshop.
15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May
Practice your English and learn new skills
Segedunum Roman Fort
15 Apr, 30 Apr, 13 May
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents/carers
Discovery Museum
Stories and crafts for ages 3 - 5
Be inspired by our new exhibition ‘Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found’.
Hatton Gallery
Free art workshops for 4-11 years.
Stephenson Steam Railway
16 Apr
Join us in our new Woodland Walk space
16 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 4 May, 10 May
Jump on board a heritage train ride
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
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
16 Apr, 17 Apr
Join us this Easter to discover the history of chocolate and how it is made.
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.
Until 18 Apr
Come and be amazed by the work of young people and elders living in Tyneside.
18 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 2 May, 3 May
Free multilingual and multicultural activities.
Until 19 Apr
Come and decorate your very own ceramic heart to take home.
Hexham Old Gaol
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.
20 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 8 May, 11 May
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
22 Apr
A behind the scenes look into Exploring Identity and HSFKramer Portrait Award 2025 exhibitions.
24 Apr
Come along with your little ones for our Toddlers' Takeover Day.
24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
Meet new people, socialise, and enjoy an exhibition tour.
25 Apr
Browse products from local makers, have a go at crafting activities, and enjoy with refreshments from Urban Bakery
Enjoy a free drop-in drawing and painting activity as part of our Craft Market.
Try your hand at fused glass and create a beautiful light catcher with Kimoci Glass
Come and join our Keeper of Archaeology for a tour of Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found.
26 Apr
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.
Organised by the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association
29 Apr
A free 8 week activity programme at the museum for children aged 2–4 years and their main carers.
Until 6 May
A show curated by the MA Curating Art students.
Until 9 May
An exhibition curated from the Jerwood Collection by the Hatton Gallery’s young people’s group, L-INK.
The annual Northumberland Open at Woodhorn Museum is the largest exhibition of its type in Northumberland.
Until 30 May
Until Saturday 30 May
Until 31 May
Discover inspiring real-life stories from South Asian women who made Tyneside their home
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.
Until 27 Sep
Tyne & Wear Archives
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 5 Dec
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
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 May, 8 May
For 3-5 year olds
1 May
Create two unique and delicious pieces of chocolate to take away with you.
A session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
8 May
This session is for babies who are crawling, or pre-walkers who are finding their own unique ways of moving.
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
11 May
Assistant Keeper of History
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
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