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!
Beamish 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.
The 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.
A 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.
Opus Gallery, the North’s premier contemporary art gallery, showcases original works of art by established and upcoming artists along with exclusive limited edition prints by the world's leading contemporary artists, including Sir Peter Blake, Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol.
Opus Underground features cutting edge urban street and graffiti art by Banksy, Copyright, Faile and Cherri Wood. Alongside the extensive catalogue of art and photography Opus Interiors promotes a range of contemporary lighting and furniture and timeless iconic pieces by leading designers.
Browse and buy in their new gallery space in a beautiful converted church hall in Gosforth and enjoy a glass of wine, coffee and cake or a meal in our newly launched Café Opus while your purchases are being framed or packaged.
Tyne & 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.
Uncover 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
Recently 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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