Galleries & Museums

There are numerous museums and loads of great galleries to visit throughout the region. We've compiled a list of just a few of them to get you started, click on the links below and explore the wonderful North East!

image: beamish museumBeamish is unique - it’s no ordinary museum but a vast, living and working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. It’s a fantastic day out!  Open all year.  To find out more visit Beamish online.

logo: 24 hour museumThe 24 Hour Museum is the UK’s National Virtual Museum, offering a unique mix of dynamic content including daily arts and museum news as well as exhibition reviews and in-depth online trails. For details of exhibitions and galleries in and around Newcastle click here.

image: baltic millA major international centre for contemporary art, BALTIC presents a changing programme of exhibitions and events. There are also three different food and drink spaces, including the Rooftop Restaurant with amazing views of Tyneside. Visit balticmill.com.

image: tyne & wear museumTyne & Wear Museums (TWM) is a major regional museum and art gallery service. Log on to find details of eleven museums and galleries on Tyneside and Wearside.

image: life centreUncover the secrets of life at the Centre for Life, which takes visitors on an exciting hands-on journey through the life sciences. You can explore the wonders and mysteries of life itself! To explore visit www.life.org.uk 

image: laing art galleryRecently voted Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the prestigious North East Tourism Awards, The Laing has something for everyone to enjoy. A dynamic exhibition programme brings an exciting variety of art to your doorstep, with an impressive collection of fine and decorative art to explore. Visit Laing online to find out more.

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