Northumberland Open Exhibition 2027

Time 

During normal museum opening hours:

• Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm
• Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
• Woodhorn Museum is open daily during Northumberland school holidays.

Price

Included with Annual Pass admission. Under 18s go free.

Location 

The Workshop Galleries. This former colliery building is well signposted on site. The entrance is at ground level.

Address: Woodhorn Museum, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF.

For more information and to plan a great day out at Woodhorn Museum, see our visitor information page.

Booking Information 

Drop in, no need to book in advance. Annual Passes can be purchased on the day of your visit at the Entrance Hut. 

Suitable for all ages.

Housed within the striking industrial architecture of Woodhorn's Workshop Galleries, the Northumberland Open Exhibition is one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events.

Set in the Museum’s stunning Workshop Galleries, it is the largest exhibition of its kind in the region, bringing together an extraordinary range of art from across the county and beyond. 

The exhibition celebrates both established talents and emerging voices, offering a vibrant snapshot of the North East’s thriving artistic community. From bold, experimental pieces to contemplative works, visitors are treated to a rich visual experience that reflects the depth and diversity of creativity across the region.

Many of the artworks are available to purchase, offering the opportunity to bring original pieces from the region’s most exciting artists into the home.

Guests can also cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award, with the winner announced at the close of the exhibition in May.

Artwork submissions 

Artwork places for the Open Exhibition 2027 are now fully booked. For more information on how to apply for the Northumberland Open Exhibition 2028, please subscribe to our newsletter. 

Image: Druridge Bay: Looking North at Low Tide' by Philip Renforth, People's Choice winner of the Northumberland Open Exhibition 2026