Newcastle upon Tyne

Galleries & museums

galleries & museums
University Gallery and Baring Wing
Sandyford Road
+44 (0) 191 227 4424
Admission is free
M-Th 10AM-5PM, F-Sa 10AM-4PM

The gallery was established in 1977 as a teaching gallery and Northumbria University’s link between town and gown, the University Gallery’s policy is to present exhibitions by artists of national and international distinction, as well as less established but promising artists.

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Great North Museum
Barras Bridge

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.

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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
S Shore Rd
+44 (0) 191 478 1810
Admission is free
Daily 10AM-6PM, except Tu 10:30AM-6PM

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.

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Shipley Art Gallery
Prince Consort Road, Gateshead
+44 (0) 191 477 1495
Admission is free
M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 2PM-5PM

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.

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Centre For Life
Times Square
+44 (0) 191 243 8210
Admission prices depend on your age, whether you are a UK tax payer and if you want to make a charitable donation
M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-6PM

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.

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Stephenson Railway Museum
Middle Engine Lane, North Shields
+44 (0) 191 200 7146
Admission is free
11AM-4PM

A museum where visitors can re-live the glorious days of the steam railway.

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Opus Art
West Avenue, Gosforth
+44 (0) 191 580 0112
M-Sa 9AM-5PM

Opus Art is an art gallery where you can admire and buy masterpieces of contemporary art from artists including Damien Hurst, Andy Warhol and Dan Baldwin.

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'''Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books'''
Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books, 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley
+44 (0) 845 271 0777 ext 715
Monday- Saturday 10am - 5pm: Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory
Tyne and Wear, Tynemouth
Admission is £4.00 for adults, £2.00 for children and £3.40 for concession
Daily 10AM-5PM

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.