North East Museums

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Art and heritage at the heart of North East England. 12 museums and galleries for you to enjoy. (Formerly known as Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) northeastmuseums.org.uk

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· 9d

NEWS - North East Museums has acquired a rare Union Flag ensuring it remains in the UK, with the support of several generous funders. The flag was flown from the HMS Royal Sovereign, flagship of Newcastle-born Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· 21d

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Administrative Assistant Permanent, part time Apply by 5 August ⭐️ Administrative Assistant (HR) Permanent, part time Apply by 9 August ⭐️ Customer & Facilities Manager Permanent, full time Apply by 10 August More information ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· 23d

We are thrilled to share that we have been shortlisted for the Power in Practice Award at National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026. The awards hosted by @curiousminds.org.uk shine a light on best practice and innovation in the field of creative and cultural learning.

A bright blue graphic with white text which reads 'National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026 finalist with Curious Minds'. Below the text is a purple map of the United Kingdom with stars and music notes.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· 24d

NEWS - We're excited that Neville Hall will be joining North East Museums later this year. This beautiful Victorian landmark building on Westgate Road is home to one of the world's most important mining engineering archives, documenting the North East's role in shaping the Industrial Age.

Large Victorian hall with stained glass windows.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jul 10

We want to say a massive thank you to our in-kind supporters, LED Supply & Fit and Swyft who have helped us refurbish Discovery Museum and Woodhorn Museum’s cafes. With new lighting from LED Supply & Fit and new, comfortable seating from Swyft, our cafes have had an upgrade.

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jun 30

We’re very happy to continue our partnership with Lumo Trains through their support of Discovery Museum’s latest exhibition, ‘Things That Go’. The new playful transport exhibition for young children opens this July.

A bright blue train with 'lumo' written on the side going through green countryside. Behind the train is bright blue sky and a large wind turbine.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jun 25

📣 Job opportunity - Assistant Documentation Officer We're looking for someone with a great understanding of collections management, excellent attention to detail and ICT skills. Apply by 5 July, find out more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jun 23

Bus company Stagecoach is sponsoring Discovery Museum’s new transport-themed exhibition, Things That Go. Stagecoach is one of the UK’s largest bus operators and provides services across the North East, including to and from our museums and galleries.

A blue and white bus driving along a road with a cloudy sky and red and white lighthouse in the background.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jun 19

📣 Tender opportunity We are looking to appoint a provider to work with us to help us develop and then support delivery of a Community Engagement Staff development programme. Deadline for proposal submissions is Monday 29 June 2026. Discover more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/north-e...

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jun 18

📢 Job opportunity - Shop Assistant We are looking for an experienced retailer with excellent customer service and visual merchandising skills to join our team. Apply by 30 June, find out more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jun 16

Huge congratulations to Sir Chris Mullin, Chair of North East Museums’ Strategic Board who has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours List! Take a look at the announcement 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/north-e...

A person stood, smiling at the camera. They are wearing a beige blazer and red jumper. Behind them the sign reads 'Discovery Museum'.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jun 12

📢 Job opportunity - Finds Liaison Assistant The successful candidate will have experience of the Portable Antiquities Scheme, as well as an interest and enthusiasm for research and archaeology. Apply by 2 July, full details 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

The exterior of a large stone building, with 'The Hancock Museum' carved into the stone above the entrance. There is a large vertical sign which reads 'Museum' in white text on an orange background.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jun 9

📢 Job opportunity - Visitor Experience Assistant We're looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer service skills to join our team at Hexham Old Gaol. Apply by 18 June, discover more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· May 28

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Visitor Experience Lead Part time, fixed term Apply by 7 June 2026 ⭐️ Administrative Assistant Part time, permanent Apply by 7 June 2026 ⭐️ Casual Retail and Hospitality Assistant Seasonal Apply by 31 May 2026 More information ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

A large metal wheel in front of historic mining buildings.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· May 13

NEWS - Great North Museum: Hancock manager Malavika Anderson has been announced as the co-chair of the University Museums Group, alongside Luke Syson.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Apr 14

📢 Job opportunity - Customer & Facilities Manager We're looking to appoint an experienced manager to lead our customer service team and manage four of our venues across North and South Tyneside. Apply by 26 April, full details 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

The exterior of a large stone building with arched windows. Above the doorway is a blue flag with white writing, which reads 'museum & art gallery'.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Apr 13

NEWS - Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend has secured £213,100 from the DCMS @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to enhance the outdoor visitor experience at this UNESCO World Heritage Site on Hadrian’s Wall 🙌

View of excavated Roman fort site and museum building in the distance.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Mar 17

NEWS - North East Museums bidding to save rare Union Flag from the Battle of Trafalgar for the nation www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/bid-to-...

Historical Union Flag, made from wool bunting.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Mar 12

📢 New opportunity - Arts Facilitator We are looking for an experienced workshop leader to run our Saturday Art Classes at the Laing Art Gallery. 📅 Apply by Tuesday 24 March Take a look at the role ⬇️ www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/saturda...

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Mar 6

📢 Job opportunity - Learning Coordinator We're looking to appoint an enthusiastic educator to join our team for the Laing Art Gallery and the Shipley Art Gallery. Apply by 15 March 2026, full details ⬇️ www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Mar 3

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Customer Service Officer, Art Galleries Permanent, part time Apply by 11 March 2026 ⭐️ Customer Service Assistants Casual and Seasonal posts Apply by 12 March 2026 More information and how to apply ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

The side wall of a large brick building. Painted on the wall in green text reads 'Laing Art Gallery' on a white background. Below the text are three paintings.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Feb 25

Stat - visits to South Shields Museum & Art Gallery are up 31% since the opening of The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour - Monet: In the Presence of Nature. Continues until 25 March 2026. Will you be visiting?

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North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Feb 12

NEWS - Roof restoration work begins on Grade II listed Blandford House, home to Discovery Museum www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/roof-re...

Blandford House as it appeared in 'The Wheatsheaf' publication, July 1901. Copyright, National Co-Operative Archive.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jan 28

NORTH EAST MUSEUMS’ DIRECTOR JOINS OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHINA VISIT @keithmerrin.bsky.social has joined a delegation including the PM, the SoS for Business and Trade, and leading UK businesses and cultural organisations on a visit to China to discuss cultural and economic ties...

Keith Merrin, Director of North East Museums, standing at a lectern giving a speech to an audience.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Jan 14

14 Jan - a Claude Monet painting arrives at South Shields Museum on loan from London's National Gallery ahead of going on public display from Saturday 17 January 2026.

People taking phone pictures of a Monet painting.

Person walking past a Claude Monet painting.

Art conservators with a Claude Monet painting.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Nov 27

Just a boy and his horse... From a collection of glass slides of fairground scenes found in the stores at Discovery Museum.

Black and white photograph. Boy resting his body and head on a horse that is laying down on the ground.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Nov 21

We're delighted to announce that Discovery Museum has been awarded £193,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. These funds will allow us to create a new flexible space for a variety of exciting exhibitions, experiences and events. Find out more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/newcast...

A family looking up at a large black and white ship with 'Turbinia' written on the side.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Nov 21

We're hiring! 📢 Join our team as Project Co-ordinator - Exhibitions at Great North Museum: Hancock. If you have experience of developing a variety of exhibitions and displays, then we'd be delighted to hear from you. Closing soon, find out more 👇 www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/_/287814

The exterior of a large stone building, with a flag flying from the roof. Leading up to the entrance way there are a large set of steps. Above the entrance 'The Hancock Museum' is carved into the stone.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Nov 13

Thank you to everyone who joined us for #ImagineIf2025 today! The conference’s afternoon workshops focused on inclusion, realising ambition and teacher wellbeing and development. We'll be sharing resources from today soon, keep an eye out for more information.

A person in a red jacket speaking to a group of people seated around tables. There is a question on the screen which reads ‘what did you value most about today?’.

A screen which reads 'Imagine If... teaching across the North East was truly inclusive, creative and empowering'.

A person presenting a series of slides to a conference.

A selection of different scenes created in multi coloured Lego bricks.

North East Museums@northeastmuseums· Nov 13

Attendees discovered more about our Cultural Match Programme and the programme's impact from one of last year’s Early Career Teachers. We rounded off the morning with Jamie Rogers, who shared how their own experiences shaped their work at The Difference. 3/3