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News and events at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
A History of the World
The first light bulb, a Nissan Bluebird and a Maori chief - these are all objects that tell a history of Wearside, Tyneside and Read more
Chinese New Year celebrations
To celebrate the exhibition China: Journey to the East , Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens will be celebrating Chinese New Year in Read more
SHINE 2010
Sunderland will be seen in a new light as part of the dazzling SHINE 2010: Urban Garden festival. This exciting free family festival ( Read more
Leaf - An artwork created by people on the autistic spectrum
A new artwork created by individuals from the Education and Services for People with Autism (ESPA) has gone on display in Sunderland Museum & Read more
30th Anniversary of FOSUMS
FOSUMS (Friends of Sunderland Museums) will be celebrating their 30th Anniversery Year in 2010. FOSUMS is an organisation for everyone Read more
Worlds Alive gets a facelift
The popular Worlds Alive gallery at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens will be getting a facelift in the new year. Plans are being Read more
New acquisitions
The Art Gallery at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens has acquired exciting new works from two artists, Jeffrey Sarmiento and Brian McCann. 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