South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

Ocean Road, 
South Shields, 
NE33 2JA

Tel: (0191) 456 8740

Textphone: 18001 0191 456 8740

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 10am-5pm

Saturday: 11am - 4pm

Sunday: Closed 

Closed: 17 December 2012 to 6 January 2013 (inclusive)

Admission is free.

 

By Public Transport

The museum is located on pedestrianised Ocean Road, just five minutes walk from South Shields Bus & Metro Stations. There is a public car park to the rear of the museum signposted off Anderson Street. There is a dropping off point for coaches on nearby Mile End Road.

For more information on public transport telephone the NEXUS traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit the traveline website.

By car:

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is situated in South Shields town centre.

There is a public car park to the rear of the museum signposted off Anderson Street.

 

Facilities

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery has the following facilities for visitors:

• Souvenir shop 

• Baby changing facilities

• Accessible Toilets

• Male and Female Toilet Facilities

• Unisex toilet available for wheelchair users and other people with disabilities

• Flat access for wheelchairs

• Lift available of a suitable size for wheelchair users and others with impaired mobility

• Assistance available if required

• Facilities for the deaf and hard of hearing

• Assistance and Guide dogs admitted

• Meeting Room

Please visit our access information section for more details on the facilities at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery.