North East Museums
Until 5 September
Laing Art Gallery
Until 20 September
Great North Museum: Hancock
19 Jun
Play sessions for under 5s at the museum.
Woodhorn Museum
19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
19 Jun, 22 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
20 Jun
Rock out with Rivelino
Stephenson Steam Railway
21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul
Jump on board a heritage train ride
Shipley Art Gallery
23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul
Best suited to 2-5 year olds, but younger children also welcome.
24 Jun, 8 Jul
Practice your English and learn new skills
24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents / carers
Discovery Museum
26 Jun, 3 Jul
For 3-5 year olds
26 Jun
For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.
After-hours event for adults with hands on activites, talks and bar
27 Jun
Pop music with a twist
Segedunum Roman Fort
Binchester Fort – Excavations and finds over recent years
Come and join our Keeper of Archaeology for a tour of Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found.
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to the beautiful and expressive world of watercolour painting.
28 Jun
The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
Hexham Old Gaol
The Gaol has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
Hatton Gallery
20 Jun - 1 Aug
Explore how artists utilise the ‘line’.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
20 Jun - 8 Aug
Under 7s activities and the experience of being a Mam
Until 5 Sep
Explore the history of portraiture from the 16th century to the present day.
Until 20 Sep
A temporary exhibition of artwork by local young people that explores the significance of treasure.
Your chance to see why buried history matters.
Honouring Papua New Guinea’s cultural legacy and artistic wonders.
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 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
Explore Newcastle's historic city centre delving into the stories and heritage of the surrounding area.
Join us for a talk from the Friends of the Laing
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.
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
3 Jul
Spend the day learning the traditional craft of repoussé.
Create two beautiful bookmarks in our small and relaxed watercolour painting class.
4 Jul
An inclusive art class every month
Learn to make a hand embroidered fabric vessel, with artist Louise Goult.
Free entry to Segedunum
7 Jul
In this session James Gerrard, Prof of Roman Archaeology at Newcastle University will introduce you to Roman hoards.
Join local theatre and creative arts company The Six Twenty for a relaxed, playful workshop.
8 Jul
9 Jul
Draw and paint a portrait from life.
Explore new acquisitions to the archive collections
10 Jul
For babies aged 0 - 17 months
Commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme by following in the footsteps of a Northumbrian soldier.
11 Jul
The perfect gift for rail fans!
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.
8 Jul - 12 Jul, 15 Jul - 31 Jul
Make your own paper manacles and discover what life was like for prisoners through fun games.
12 Jul
Enjoy a grand day out at Woodhorn's classic and vintage car rally.
18 Jul - 31 Aug
Six weeks of creative craft activities
2 Jul - 5 Sep
A display of artwork by secondary school students in partnership with V&A.
10 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2027
Discover the story of one family's journey escaping the Bosnian War and building a new life on Tyneside.
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