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
The Late Shows 2025 dates announced
NewcastleGateshead’s annual weekend of after-hours culture, The Late Shows will return on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2025. The event is being sponsored for a second year by Creative Central NCL, who will... Read More
Keith Merrin recognised as one of the 50 most influential museum leaders in the world
A “forward-thinking” North East museum director has been named as one of the sector’s most influential leaders worldwide. Keith Merrin – Director of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums – features in the Blooloop... Read More
Shipley Art Gallery’s ‘Recovery through Ceramics’ Programme shortlisted for the Museums Change Lives Awards – Best Small Museum Project
The Shipley Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award presented by the Museums Association. The Museums Change Lives Awards celebrate the achievements of museums that are making a difference to the... Read More
Regional Museum service receives Autism Acceptance award
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, a leading regional museum, gallery, and archives service, has been awarded the Silver Autism Acceptance award by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) for its commitment to supporting... Read More
New exhibition at Laing Art Gallery – Romance to Realities: The Northern Landscape and Shifting Identities
A new exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery explores over 200 years of landscape painting in the North of England and Scotland, focusing on the diverse and dramatic landscapes of the regions and how... Read More
Outreach event in Newcastle ahead of national energy research institute conference
Young people in Newcastle are set to explore green energy solutions ahead of 500-person academic conference on battery energy storage in the city. Taking place from 10-12 September 2024 at Newcastle University, the Faraday... Read More
Last chance to see Turner: Art, Industry & Nostalgia at the Laing Art Gallery
This is your last chance to see Turner: Art, Industry & Nostalgia at the Laing Art Gallery, which closes on 7 September 2024. Join over 24,000 people who have seen the exhibition so far.... Read More
New North East cultural partnerships announced
Northumbria University has announced partnerships with two of the North East’s largest cultural organisations in a move that will cement the region’s reputation for excellence in the cultural and creative industries. Northumbria has joined... Read More
North East businesses raise over £50,000 for local museums
North East businesses have raised over £50,000 at a special event hosted by Fenwick Newcastle to raise funds for Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums’ programmes for communities. The fundraising event at Arthur’s Music... Read More
Famous Downing Street corridor showcases collection of Newcastle artworks
Nine artworks from the Laing Art Gallery collection in Newcastle have gone on display in 10 Downing Street’s corridor leading from the famous black door through to the Cabinet Room. The display will showcase... Read More