North East Museums
Ongoing exhibition
Woodhorn Museum
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Stephenson Steam Railway
20 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Aug, 10 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug
Jump on board a heritage train
Great North Museum: Hancock
21 Jul, 25 Jul
Archaeological festival activities are waiting for you!
Segedunum Roman Fort
21 Jul
Make a mini Roman Auxiliary soldier's shield
Find out all about the life of a Roman soldier on Hadrian's Wall
22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug
A new interactive learning experience which takes families on a quest through the museum.
Discovery Museum
22 Jul
Explore energy and build an elastic band racing car
Laing Art Gallery
22 Jul, 24 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 5 Aug, 7 Aug, 12 Aug, 14 Aug, 19 Aug, 21 Aug
Families will take a tour of the collections and do some hands-on crafting.
22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 14 Aug, 19 Aug, 21 Aug
Young people aged 13–16 will explore art in depth, combining discussion and hands-on making in the gallery itself.
Enjoy early access to the Great North Museum: Hancock for a quieter, more relaxed experience.
Shipley Art Gallery
22 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug
Join us for a taught art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
Join us for an interactive story, songs, related playtime, and a special opportunity to handle a museum object.
Storytime for children learning at age 5 or under and their families.
23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug
Practice your English inspired by the Shipley Art Gallery and local history.
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
Become an archaeologist every Wednesday
23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 27 Aug
Join us for Wild Wednesdays - free craft activities every week.
23 Jul
Create your own artwork inspired by models from 19th century glassmakers Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka
23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug
Young people are welcome to explore the galleries, talk about art, and create their own work.
Hatton Gallery
Free, drop in.
23 Jul, 30 Jul
Led by North Tyneside Art Studio
24 Jul
Make gliders, paper aeroplanes and twirling helicopters
24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep
Take a tour of the site with our knowledgeable guide
24 Jul, 31 Jul, 5 Aug, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug
Join us for relaxed crafting in the summer holidays.
Free craft activities every Thursday during school holidays
24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug
25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug
Stories and crafts for young children
Until 26 Jul
A fresh interpretation of 21st century painting.
27 Jul, 24 Aug
The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
26 Jul - 27 Jul
A living history re-enactment portraying the men and families of the Auxiliaries of the early second century
28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug
These special Little Artists sessions are held during the summer holidays and welcome siblings up to the age of 7.
28 Jul
Just what exactly do archaeologists do?
Until 29 Jul
An exhibition of work by international and local artists who reveal the untold stories of colonialism.
29 Jul
Help your robot carry cargo across the water
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Free Craft Activities for kids
30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug
Help to decorate four large canvases, inspired by the objects in the museum.
30 Jul
31 Jul
Floating and sinking experiment for families
31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug
Create a new species of animal from recycled materials.
Until 2 Aug
On display in the Stairwell Gallery
Until 7 Aug
Items that represent the impact the pandemic had on the region
Until 30 Aug
Open for the summer holidays! A 4 minute flight simulator ride
Until 31 Aug
Six weeks of creative craft activities
Hexham Old Gaol
Step back in time with some medieval-themed family fun.
Colouring in tables will be located in the Living Planet gallery for the duration of the summer holidays.
Until 27 Sep
This exhibition explores the representation of craft in paintings, drawings, and prints.
Until 28 Sep
An exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of the start of excavations at Arbeia
The Blaschka Glass.
26 Jul - 28 Sep
This trail highlights objects from the Museum’s permanent exhibitions through the lens of environmental history.
Until 24 Oct
This collection of free family trails invites you to explore the museum, engage with objects, and collect prizes.
Until 2 Nov
An exhibition featuring 12 photographs by artist Mandy Barker.
On display until 2 November
A display in Charge! The Story of England's Northern Cavalry
28 Jul - 10 Nov
Discover inspiring real-life stories from South Asian women who made Tyneside their home
Until 6 Dec
A new exhibition celebrates the life and work of local artist and curator Nerys Johnson (1942-2001).
25 Jul 2025 - 11 Jan 2026
Celebrating 90 years of Newcastle International Airport
Until 6 Sep 2026
Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East
2 Aug, 6 Sep
The perfect gift for every train enthusiast
4 Aug
Step into history at this hands-on event, where you can try on armour, helmets and equipment.
Take inspiration from the Roman standards
5 Aug
Families can make a lemon-powered clock
6 Aug, 3 Sep
Join Three's a Crowd for a mix of easy listening songs from the 60s and 70s.
6 Aug
7 Aug
Explore Green power sources like solar and wind
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Visit the encampment to find out about all things gladiator.
11 Aug
Make a piece of Roman style jewellery to take home
Create Roman figures from art straws
12 Aug
Control a Sphero robot to collect rubbish
13 Aug
Find out what the Romans ate
14 Aug
Knex and LEGO® building
16 Aug, 17 Aug
An event organised by NTSRA
18 Aug
Roman pottery demo, talk and handling session
Create your own crown and staff
19 Aug, 26 Aug
Where medieval chivalry meets modern tech
19 Aug
Family fun creating circuits and a torch to take home
20 Aug
Lots of interesting information and fun have a go activities.
21 Aug
Family circuit building challenges using 'Littlebits'
18 Aug - 23 Aug, 25 Aug - 30 Aug, 1 Sep
Join our exciting LEGO® mass build, where creativity meets sustainability!
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Demonstrations, horses, crafts - and the Emperor himself!
25 Aug
The perfect adventure for all dinosaur fans
Make a Roman cavalry mask to take home
26 Aug
Relaxed Craft Session for kids
Build your own Morse code machine
27 Aug
28 Aug
Use LEGO® to create a secret code
9 Aug - 30 Aug
A display of work by emerging artists studying at Newcastle University.
5 Sep
For babies aged 0 - 17 months
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
6 Sep
Try your hand at fused glass and create a beautiful bowl.
9 Sep
Enjoy fun, imaginative and educational activities in the beautiful gallery.
13 Sep
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
Join us for a workshop where you'll embroider your own autumn landscape.
16 Sep
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
19 Sep
This event will open your senses to the sights, sounds, aromas and tastes of ancient cultures.
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