North East Museums
Until 20 September
Great North Museum: Hancock
30 October – 31 October
Stephenson Steam Railway
6 Sep
Organised by the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association
6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct
Jump on board a heritage train ride
Laing Art Gallery
7 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 28 Sep, 2 Oct, 5 Oct
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
Shipley Art Gallery
8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct
Perfect for anyone looking to practise their English in a fun, informal setting.
9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
Making mothers the main character
Woodhorn Museum
9 Sep
Help us shape the future of our Home Education programme.
Tyne & Wear Archives
10 Sep
Explore new acquisitions to the archive collections
Segedunum Roman Fort
10 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents/carers
Discovery Museum
Discovery the latest acquisitions and tour behind the scenes of Tyne & Wear Archives
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
11 Sep
Take a tour of the site with our knowledgeable guide
Play sessions for under 5s at the museum.
11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
12 Sep
Try your hand at fused glass and create a beautiful bowl.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
Part of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour
12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
Free tickets, book now
A day of free activities celebrating Northumberland's coal mining heritage and culture.
Hexham Old Gaol
A free tour of this remarkable building, usually closed to the public.
An inclusive art class every month
Segedunum Fort – How the fort was rediscovered during the 1970’s-1990’s
Until 13 Sep
See Woodhorn’s collection in a new light with a trail created by our Museum Marras.
Until 14 Sep
Hop, skip and jump into an art adventure.
14 Sep, 28 Sep
Build your English language skills.
15 Sep
Discover the amazing story of South Tyneside campaigner Jennie Shearan
15 Sep, 29 Sep
Relaxed friendly session to build your English language skills. Children welcome with their adults.
18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
For 3-5 year olds
18 Sep, 2 Oct
For people aged 55+
19 Sep
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
The perfect gift for rail fans!
19 Sep, 20 Sep
Explore our Roman fort for free
Hatton Gallery
A tour focusing on the Hatton Gallery’s rich heritage and the new exhibition.
Until 20 Sep
Your chance to see why buried history matters.
Honouring Papua New Guinea’s cultural legacy and artistic wonders.
Take on a digital scavenger trail around the museum, hosted by our resident dinosaur, Big Mike the T. rex!
25 Sep
For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.
Join us for a workshop where you'll make your own autumnal toadstool.
This session is for babies who are crawling, or pre-walkers who are finding their own unique ways of moving.
After-hours event for adults with hands on activites, talks and bar
A free drop-in coffee morning at the museum. Meet new people, socialise and improve your wellbeing.
26 Sep
Slow down and discover the meditative qualities of stitching in this calming workshop.
Join us for our inaugural volunteer-run quarterly poetry open-mic at Woodhorn Museum.
with Artist Mani Kambo, and Architect Claire Harper
with Artist Mani Kambo and Architect Claire Harper
27 Sep
The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
Until 27 Sep
The Gaol has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
26 Sep - 27 Sep
29 Sep
Create two beautiful bookmarks in our small and relaxed watercolour painting class.
30 Sep
Practice your English and learn new skills
Until 1 Oct
Art installations at Jarrow and Chichester metro stations inspired by sound archives
This exhibition is centred around Odysseus and his journey home to the island of Ithaca.
Until 3 Oct
A showcase of rare bronze Roman military diplomas and artefacts.
Until 16 Oct
Support us for a chance to win
Until 7 Nov
From 29 August - 7 November 2026
Until 5 Dec
Landscape watercolours and prints from the Laing Art Gallery’s collection.
Until 20 Dec
A small display charting 150 years of the Swing Bridge over the River Tyne
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.
Beacon Films presents a series of films exploring what treasure means to them.
Until 2 Jan 2027
Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon tea experience at the stunning Laing Art Gallery.
19 Sep 2026 - 16 Jan 2027
This exhibition examines how the worlds of ceramics and painting shaped each other.
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 11 Apr 2027
A new family exhibition to launch the new Special Exhibitions gallery
Until 28 Jul 2027
Discover the story of one family's journey escaping the Bosnian War and building a new life on Tyneside.
Until 5 Sep 2027
Discovery Museum's exhibition and event programme exploring the story of energy in the North East
2 Oct
Digging Deep: Our lives and our landscapes. Come along to our volunteer-ran creative writing group.
A session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
3 Oct
Decorate your own coaster with small resin diamonds in this calming and relaxing workshop.
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