Galleries & museums
University Gallery and Baring Wing
The gallery was established in 1977 as a teaching gallery and Northumbria Universityâs link between town and gown, the University Galleryâs policy is to present exhibitions by artists of national and international distinction, as well as less established but promising artists.
Great North Museum
Contains fossils, mummies, stuffed animals and information about the history of the local area. Located close to Newcastle University campus, near Haymarket metro station. Free, and a must.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Constantly changing modern art exhibits are the hallmark of this gallery, located on the banks of the River Tyne in one of Newcastle's landmark industrial buildings.
Shipley Art Gallery
Popular art gallery in Gateshead. Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of art and design on show in the friendly surroundings of the Shipley. During the last 25 years the venue has become established as a national centre for contemporary craft and has built up one of the best collections outside London, including ceramics, wood, metal, glass, textiles and furniture.
Centre For Life
This 'science city' in the centre of Newcastle has interactive exhibits that kids of all ages will likely enjoy. The facility houses a state of the art research facility, the Life Science Centre, where its scientists are the first people in Europe - and only the second in the world - to get a license for stem cell research on human embryos. There is also an interactive museum that looks at DNA, the human body and the origins of life, as well as a visitors centre.
Stephenson Railway Museum
A museum where visitors can re-live the glorious days of the steam railway.
'''Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books'''
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Tynemouth Castle and Priory
The Tynemouth Castle and Priory is a fortress and religious site that is perched on a rocky headland overlooking Tynemouth Pier. The moated castle-towers, gatehouse and keep are combined with the ruins of the Benedictine priory where early kings of Northumbria were buried.