Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

Contact us

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

Making a visit

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Burdon Road,
Sunderland,
SR1 1PP

Tel: (0191) 553 2323

Textphone: 18001 0191 553 2323

Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm
Closed: 24 December 2011 - 6 January 2012.

Admission is free.


How to find us

By Public Transport

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is situated in Sunderland city centre on Burdon Road, a short walk from both Sunderland Metro and train station and Park Lane Interchange.

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

By Car

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is in the heart of the city just a short walk away from many of the city's car parks. The nearest public car park is Tatham Street (free on Sundays). For more information on parking in Sunderland please click here.

Facilities

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens has the following facilities for visitors:

  • Level access route available avoiding ramps or steps
  • Lift
  • Accessible toilets
  • Male and female toilet facilities
  • Assistance available if required
  • Facilities for deaf people and hard of hearing
  • Facilities for blind and partially sighted people
  • Assistance and Guide dogs admitted
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Café
  • Gift shop

Please visit our access information section for more details on the facilities at Sunderland.