Families across the region can look forward to exciting, budget-friendly adventures at their favourite cultural attractions, thanks to Ways to Play – an ongoing collaboration between North East Museums and Tyne and Wear Metro
An exciting update for the Easter holidays, is the addition of three new venues. On 1 April North East Museums extended its reach into Northumberland and now manages three venues on behalf of Northumberland... Read More
Three Northumberland museums join North East Museums
Three popular Northumberland museums are joining the North East Museums partnership today (1 April 2025) bringing the number of museums and galleries managed by the organisation to twelve. Woodhorn Museum in Ashington, Hexham Old... Read More
Discovery Museum raises £10,000 for ‘Tiny Tyneside’ under 5’s play space
Newcastle’s Discovery Museum has successfully raised the final £10,000 needed to complete ‘Tiny Tyneside’ – a new play space for under 5s. The Museum’s fundraising campaign was boosted by Newcastle-based electric train service... Read More
Full line up revealed for The Late Shows – NewcastleGateshead’s celebrated culture crawl
One of the biggest events in Newcastle and Gateshead’s cultural calendar, The Late Shows will return on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2025, with over 70 vibrant venues taking part. The free... Read More
City museums support victory celebrations with Jackie Milburn NUFC shirt display, flags and family activities
Newcastle’s city museums are joining in the Newcastle United (NUFC) Carabao Cup victory celebrations this Saturday 29 March 2025, with lots to do for fans and local families as they prepare for the big... Read More
Stagecoach drives sustainability as a sponsor of The Late Shows 2025
North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) the organisation that co-ordinates, The Late Shows, has announced Stagecoach as a key sponsor, joining Creative Central NCL in supporting the popular after-hours cultural... Read More
North East Museums says thanks to National Lottery players with special events and offers
North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) will show their gratitude for the support they have received from National Lottery players by hosting a week of exclusive events and offers just... Read More
Young children invited to takeover Discovery Museum for British Science Week
Young children invited to takeover Discovery Museum for British Science Week Media release, Discovery Museum, 21 February 2025 Families with young children are invited to take over the first floor of Discovery Museum... Read More
Record breaking 458 artworks submitted for Northumberland Open Exhibition at Woodhorn Museum
More than 197 amateur and professional artists from across Northumberland and the North East submitted a record breaking 458 artworks for consideration in this year’s Northumberland Open Exhibition at Woodhorn Museum. 379 artworks have been selected... Read More
Bringing Monet to South Tyneside – South Shields Museum & Art Gallery announces second partnership with The National Gallery
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery has been selected as one of just four partners to host the National Gallery’s Masterpiece Tour, a three-year transformative opportunity to bring world-class art to the North East.... Read More
An exciting new chapter for the North East’s biggest cultural organisation
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is entering an exciting new chapter with an expansion to its museum portfolio and a brand new name. From today (26 November) the organisation is known as North... Read More