South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

South Shields

Museum in South Tyneside, United Kingdom

Opening Monday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 11am–4pm; Sunday closed. Open as usual on bank holidays.

Price Free entry (donations welcome). No need to book.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit All ages; family activities run throughout the year.

Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery celebrates the rich heritage of South Tyneside and the people who shaped it. Managed by North East Museums on behalf of South Tyneside Council, it is spread over two floors, with exhibition displays, a shop and café on the ground floor and an art gallery holding regular exhibitions on the first floor. The museum hosts changing exhibitions, events and activities throughout the year.

When to go

Opening calendar

Monday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 11am–4pm; Sunday closed. Open as usual on bank holidays.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Free entry (donations welcome). No need to book.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Café (The Victorian Pantry Tea Room)Gift shopAccessible toilets with baby changing facilitiesLift with voice announcerWheelchair available for visitor useSensory Backpacks available to borrowHearing induction loopsPadded seating throughout

Accessibility: Step-free access with lift to both floors; accessible toilets with baby changing on ground and first floors; wheelchair available at the Welcome Desk; assistance dogs welcome (water bowl provided); hearing induction loops and counter loop; captioned audio-visual displays and some BSL content; Sensory Backpacks (with noise-cancelling headphones etc.) loanable with ID deposit; fire alarms have audible and visual warnings; padded seating throughout.
Parking: No car park at the museum. Street parking on Ocean Road after the Anderson Street junction; public multi-storey car park off Anderson Street; Denmark Centre Car Park, NE33 2LR (pay). Coaches and taxis can drop off in the layby on Anderson Street or at nearby Mile End Road. 3–5 minute walk from South Shields Interchange (Metro and bus).
Dogs: Assistance dogs welcome.

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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