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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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