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Heritage Lottery Fund to support exhibitions by North East young people

Three groups of young people from across the North East will have the chance to curate their own exhibitions as part of the London 2012… Read more

Renaissance major grant funding

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has announced today that it has been successful in its application to Arts Council England for… Read more

Dinosaur bone found in Sunderland back garden on display in Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

A dinosaur bone has been found in a Sunderland back garden, thought to be from a dinosaur called Iguanodon which grew up to 10m long. The… Read more

Season's Greetings!

Season's greetings to our 2 million visitors and all of our supporters! 2011 was a great year - full of exhibitions, Read more

Museum volunteers honoured at award ceremony

Some of the North East's most dedicated volunteers have been recognised for their work in the region’s museums and galleries at the… Read more

Sustainability Week

Great North Museum: Hancock will be celebrating wildlife and sustainability with a series of fun and free events this half… Read more

Book a Unique Christmas Party

Whether you're planning family festivities or a corporate celebration for clients and staff, add extra sparkle to your Christmas 2011 with… Read more

Great North Museum’s North East Tourism Awards 2011 double whammy

The Great North Museum: Hancock scooped two awards at the North East Tourism Awards 2011 last night, winning Gold in the Access for All… Read more

Find out where you can meet Santa and his helpers!

Santa and his helpers will be dropping in to some of the region's museums this year: Read more