What's on at North East Museums

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.

Early Years Storytime Group

Woodhorn Museum

23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec

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

Performance by Backworth Male Choir

Woodhorn Museum

24 Oct

A special performance by Backworth Male Choir, a 40-strong choir with deep roots in North East mining heritage.

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.

Pumpkin Trail

Woodhorn Museum

Until 1 Nov

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

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.

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.

Pumpkin Trail

Woodhorn Museum

Until 1 Nov

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

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.

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

23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 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

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.

Creative Writing

Woodhorn Museum

6 Nov, 4 Dec

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

Early Years Storytime Group

Woodhorn Museum

23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec

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

Festive Tales

Woodhorn Museum

5 Dec, 6 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec

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

Festive Tales Relaxed Sessions

Woodhorn Museum

5 Dec, 6 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec

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