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Space Age - A Launch Party For All the Family

Saturday 27 February 10am - 5pm Prepare for lift off, Space Age: Exploration, Design and Popular Culture launches at South Shields Read more

A New Exhibition Prepares for 'launch' at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

Space Age - A Launch Party For All the Family Saturday 27 February 10am – 5pm Prepare for lift off, Space Read more

North East Beat: Venues, Bands and Fans

An exhibition celebrating the region's musical heritage opens at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery this weekend. Read more

Enjoy a Rome around South Shields this summer

A form of transport more commonly seen on the streets of Asia will be carrying visitors between South Shields' tourist hotspots this summer. Read more

Catalogue of paintings from the region available for the first time

William Irving's The Blaydon Races, dramatic paintings by John Martin and a collection of works by L.S. Lowry are among the region's treasures… Read more

Black History Month

The North East will be celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a wide range of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Read more

The Changing Face of South Shields Museum

Following a major refurbishment, South Shields Museum & Art Gallery has opened the doors of its newest gallery, Changing Faces which, Read more