Permanent Collections & Galleries
The Laing is home to an impressive collection of art and sculpture and its exhibition programme is renowned for bringing the biggest names in historic, modern and contemporary art to the North East. The Gallery has a packed programme of free events including gallery talks, family activities and artists’ events. Free entry.
18th and 19th Century Collection
The Laing's impressive permanent collection encourages visitors to return to the Gallery on a regular basis. Highlights include John Martin's breathtaking The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and William Holman Hunt's poignant painting of Isabella and the Pot of Basil. The works on show change regularly to show the impressive range of art in the collection so please contact the gallery if you wish to see a particular piece of work.
Barbour Watercolour Gallery
Internationally important British watercolours are displayed in this beautiful gallery. The works on show change regularly to show the impressive range of watercolours in the collection so please contact the gallery if you wish to see a particular piece of work.
Under Fives' Area
Children love this fun play area, which helps them to discover more
about art with the aid of a dressing up box, games and
puzzles.