North East Museums
Laing Art Gallery
22 May
Interactive art sessions for 1-5 year olds with a different theme each week.
Discovery Museum
For 3-5 year olds
Woodhorn Museum
22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul
Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
Great North Museum: Hancock
26 May
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.
Shipley Art Gallery
Join us for Family Crafting over May half term.
27 May
Stories and crafts for ages 3 - 5
Segedunum Roman Fort
27 May, 11 Jun
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents/carers
29 May
These special Little Artists sessions are held during the summer holidays and welcome siblings up to the age of 7.
Stephenson Steam Railway
19 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul
Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents / carers
25 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2027
A new family exhibition to launch the new Exhibitions Gallery
13 Aug
Free craft activities every Thursday during school holidays
27 Oct
Join our fun crafting session for all.
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