Museum Socials

Are you ready to get back out and meeting people?

Socialising and connecting with others is important. Going to a museum and meeting new people can make you feel happier and healthier. It can also improve your mental health and wellbeing.

We are inviting you to a free drop-in Museum Social every first Tuesday of the month across our museums and art galleries.

We’ll have free tea, coffee and refreshments on the go and you’ll be able to chat to museum staff. We’ll also have informal tours of new and permanent displays and collections highlights for you to learn about.

These events are free and for everyone.

• Tue 2 May 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Great North Museum: Hancock
• Tue 6 Jun 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Hatton Gallery
• Tue 4 Jul 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort
• Tue 5 Sep 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Stephenson Steam Railway
• Tue 3 Oct 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Segedunum Roman Fort
• Tue 7 Nov 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm - South Shields Museum
• Tue 5 Dec 2023, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Discovery Museum
• Tue 6 Feb 2024, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Laing Art Gallery 
• Tue 5 Mar 2024, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Shipley Art Gallery