What's on at North East Museums

Early Years Storytime Group

Woodhorn Museum

16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec

Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.

Home Education craft and chat

Woodhorn Museum

16 Oct, 12 Nov

Help us shape the future of our Home Education programme.  

Eliot Smith Dance presents: Community Dance performance

Woodhorn Museum

18 Oct

A one-off dance performance celebrating the creativity, heritage and artistic legacy of the Ashington Group Collection.

Chat Time

Woodhorn Museum

23 Oct, 27 Nov

For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.

Sound Down Sundays

Hexham Old Gaol

25 Oct

The Gaol has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

Sound Down Sundays

Woodhorn Museum

25 Oct, 22 Nov

The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

Arborialis Luminarium by Architects of Air

Woodhorn Museum

24 Oct - 29 Oct

Step inside a world of light and colour this October half term.

Birds of Prey Display

Woodhorn Museum

31 Oct

Discover the incredible world of birds of prey with Ridgeside Falconry.

Spook Night Poster Workshop

Hexham Old Gaol

31 Oct

Join artist Jonny Hannah at Hexham's Moot Hall to create your own wanted poster for the notorious Hexham Heads.

Tales from the Gaol: Artist’s Open Studio

Hexham Old Gaol

31 Oct

Join artist Jonny Hannah inside his studio and preview some of the artworks and ideas.

Escape from the Gaol: Trail

Hexham Old Gaol

Until 1 Nov

Put your detective skills to the test at Hexham Old Gaol this summer and see if you can crack the code to escape.

Hexham Skull Trail

Hexham Old Gaol

Until 1 Nov

Can you count all the Skulls lurking in the creepy corners of Hexham Old Gaol?

Mining for Memories

Woodhorn Museum

24 Oct - 1 Nov

This October half term, help us celebrate our 20th birthday by sharing your favourite memories of Woodhorn.

Pumpkin Trail

Woodhorn Museum

14 Oct - 1 Nov

Can you find all the pumpkins that are hiding in the shadowy corners of Woodhorn Museum?

Make a Groaning Ghost 

Hexham Old Gaol

Until 1 Nov

Get creative and make your very own spooky ghost or ghoul that groans!

PITMAN: The Exhibition

Woodhorn Museum

26 Oct - 13 Nov

Northumberland Open Exhibition 2027: Artist Call Out

Woodhorn Museum

Until 3 Dec

Information on how to apply for the Northumberland Open Exhibition 2027.

Escape from the Gaol: Trail

Hexham Old Gaol

Until 1 Nov

Put your detective skills to the test at Hexham Old Gaol this summer and see if you can crack the code to escape.

Hexham Skull Trail

Hexham Old Gaol

Until 1 Nov

Can you count all the Skulls lurking in the creepy corners of Hexham Old Gaol?

Mining for Memories

Woodhorn Museum

24 Oct - 1 Nov

This October half term, help us celebrate our 20th birthday by sharing your favourite memories of Woodhorn.

Pumpkin Trail

Woodhorn Museum

14 Oct - 1 Nov

Can you find all the pumpkins that are hiding in the shadowy corners of Woodhorn Museum?

Make a Groaning Ghost 

Hexham Old Gaol

Until 1 Nov

Get creative and make your very own spooky ghost or ghoul that groans!

Music in the Café

Woodhorn Museum

4 Nov, 2 Dec

Join Three's a Crowd for a mix of easy listening songs from the 60s and 70s.

Early Years Storytime Group

Woodhorn Museum

16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec

Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.

Creative Writing

Woodhorn Museum

6 Nov, 4 Dec

Digging Deep: Our lives and our landscapes. Come along to our volunteer-ran creative writing group.

Home Education craft and chat

Woodhorn Museum

16 Oct, 12 Nov

Help us shape the future of our Home Education programme.  

PITMAN: The Exhibition

Woodhorn Museum

26 Oct - 13 Nov

Sound Down Sundays

Woodhorn Museum

25 Oct, 22 Nov

The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.

Chat Time

Woodhorn Museum

23 Oct, 27 Nov

For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.

Northumberland Open Exhibition 2027: Artist Call Out

Woodhorn Museum

Until 3 Dec

Information on how to apply for the Northumberland Open Exhibition 2027.

Music in the Café

Woodhorn Museum

4 Nov, 2 Dec

Join Three's a Crowd for a mix of easy listening songs from the 60s and 70s.

Make your own Rag Wreath

Woodhorn Museum

3 Dec

Create your own colourful rag wreath while learning about the tradition of using rags in heritage crafts.

Northumberland Open Exhibition 2027: Artist Call Out

Woodhorn Museum

Until 3 Dec

Information on how to apply for the Northumberland Open Exhibition 2027.

Early Years Storytime Group

Woodhorn Museum

16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec

Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.

Creative Writing

Woodhorn Museum

6 Nov, 4 Dec

Digging Deep: Our lives and our landscapes. Come along to our volunteer-ran creative writing group.

Festive Tales Relaxed Sessions

Woodhorn Museum

5 Dec, 6 Dec

Enjoy the magic of Christmas in a calmer setting with Festive Tales Relaxed Sessions.

Festive Tales

Woodhorn Museum

5 Dec, 6 Dec

Experience the magic of Christmas with Festive Tales – a heartwarming event where children meet Father Christmas.