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Museums & Art Galleries in Tyne & Wear

Museums and Art Galleries in Tyne & Wear, such as Monkwearmouth Station Museum and Laing Art Gallery are listed below.

Monkwearmouth Station Museum

Monkwearmouth Station Museum, North Bridge Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

North Bridge Street, Sunderland

The museum is housed in an original Victorian station building that was commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson and designed by Thomas Moore, Sunderland’s first notable architect. Seven interactive galleries have been developed... more

Laing Art Gallery

Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

New Bridge Street, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne

The Laing Art Gallery has been attracting visitors for over a hundred years and the permanent collection includes beautiful 18th and 19th century paintings and world-renowned watercolours. The Gallery also displays contemporary artwork. Highlights... more

Stephenson Railway Museum

Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear

Middle Engine Lane, North Shields

Stephenson Railway Museum, relive the glorious days of the steam railway at the Museum, home to George Stephenson´s 1826 `Billy´, a forerunner of the world-famous Rocket and many other engines from the great age of steam. The story of coal and how... more

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear

Buddle Street, Wallsend

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum - in AD122 the Emperor Hadrian ordered a mighty frontier system to be built across Britain to defend the Roman Empire from the barbarians to the north, and Segedunum was the last outpost of Hadrian´s Wall. The... more

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear

Baring Street, Blandford Square, South Shields

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum - nowhere else on Hadrian´s Wall can the sheer scale of Roman achievements be better understood than here. Built around AD160, the stone fort played an essential role in the mighty frontier system - originally built to... more

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear

Ocean Road, Blandford Square, South Shields

South Shields Museum & Gallery explores local history during the life and times of famous author Catherine Cookson, as well as examining how the natural landscape has shaped the history of the area. In the Catherine Cookson Gallery exhibits include... more

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Burdon Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Burdon Road, Sunderland

At the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day is told by hands-on exhibits and interactive displays. The Art Gallery shows paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian... more

Shipley Art Gallery

Shipley Art Gallery, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Prince Consort Road, Gateshead

The Shipley Art Gallery combines a dazzling display of jewellery, ceramics, textiles and furniture alongside stunning historical artworks. Over 700 breathtaking pieces by the county´s leading craft makers and a collection of paintings including Dutch... more

Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne

Discovery Museum is the ideal place to find out all about life on Tyneside, from the region's shipbuilding heritage to inventions which changed the world. Packed full of interactive displays it is the perfect place for all ages to learn and have fun.... more

Hatton Gallery

Hatton Gallery, The Quadrangle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

The Quadrangle, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

The Hatton Gallery opened in 1926 and is situated within the University of Newcastle. The permanent collections contains over 3500 works that includes paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings, some dating from the 14th century. On display is the... more

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