What's on at North East Museums

November
2025

Pumpkins cut out for Halloween

Pumpkin Trail

Woodhorn Museum

Until 2 Nov

Can you find all the pumpkins that are hiding in the shadowy corners of Woodhorn Museum?
Children creating collages with materials at the Pop Up Ashington Group Hut

Arts & crafts: Home is where the hearth is

Woodhorn Museum

Until 2 Nov

Get crafty with creative workshops in our Pop-Up Ashington Hut - available daily throughout the October half term.
Two men playing guitar and banjo on a stage

Music in the Café

Woodhorn Museum

5 Nov, 3 Dec

Join Three's a Crowd for a mix of easy listening songs from the 60s and 70s.
two children exploring Woodhorn Museum

Home Education Day

Woodhorn Museum

20 Nov

Book a workshop to take part in with your child and explore the Museum for the rest of the day for free.

December
2025

Two men playing guitar and banjo on a stage

Music in the Café

Woodhorn Museum

5 Nov, 3 Dec

Join Three's a Crowd for a mix of easy listening songs from the 60s and 70s.
Children sat in front of a seating Santa as he reads to them at Woodhorn Museum

Festive Tales

Woodhorn Museum

6 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec

Experience the magic of Christmas with Festive Tales – a heartwarming event where children meet Father Christmas.
Children sat in front of a seating Santa as he reads to them at Woodhorn Museum

Festive Tales Relaxed Sessions

Woodhorn Museum

6 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec

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

Always on show

Gallery with paintings on the wall

Spotlight Tour: The Pitmen Painters

Woodhorn Museum

Permanent

Find out more about the Pitmen Painters on a short tour.
Man with hat looking at screen

Dig Deeper Colliery Tour

Woodhorn Museum

Permanent

Discover Woodhorn's industrial heritage with a short tour of the historical Colliery buildings.