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Explore the history of Hartlepool through our amazing displays and many hands on activities. Make steam engines burst into life with the touch of a button and imagine life at sea onboard our real [...]

Kirkleatham is home to a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions in a magnificent building that began life as a Free School for Boys. We also play host to a programme of exciting family [...]

Discover and explore art in our stunning converted church. Our family friendly exhibitions range from traditional, through to contemporary art and photography and change regularly. We have a [...]

THIS MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT UNTIL MID MAY 2024. Come face to face with Tyrannosaurus Rex’s smaller cousin, discover more about Middlesbrough and its heritage or take a [...]

All aboard for an amazing journey back in time with Captain Cook. Discover what life was like on board ship – what did you eat, what did you wear, who did you meet and where did you go? [...]

Stockton International Riverside Festival is an annual free outdoor arts festival in Stockton-on-Tees. It takes place in early August and attracts international artists performing to thousands of [...]

We celebrate the region’s rich history of glass making with an international exhibitions programme and tons of fun family activities. Enjoy ever-changing family glass making workshops, themed [...]

Our family-friendly facilities, welcoming staff and superb shows make for a memorable experience every time you visit ARC. It’s easy to get here, and the enjoyment starts the moment you walk [...]

Hop aboard a tram and travel back in time at Beamish Museum! Enjoy a steam train ride through the Georgian landscape, walk down an Edwardian cobbled street, go underground as a miner, experience [...]

Discover 800 years of Northumberland’s history and experience an ever-changing programme of fantastic events and exciting exhibitions at the award winning Woodhorn Museum. Woodhorn Museum is [...]