Elfin' Around Christmas Experience
Join Santa's most favourite elves in this magical theatre experience (Sat 11 Dec & Sat 18 Dec)
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Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Closed 19 December - 9 January inclusive.
Plan your visit
You no longer need to pre-book a time for your visit. To ensure the wellbeing of visitors and staff we will be monitoring numbers to ensure the museum does not become too crowded.
To comply with government guidance you must wear a face covering in our museum / gallery shop area (as you enter and exit the building). We also recommend you wear a face covering throughout your visit to the museum / gallery.
Find out about planning your visit.
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We hope you enjoy your visit!
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Tyne & Tide: John Peace
A major exhibition of the art works of the late John Peace (open until 7 May 2022)
Jarrow & Hebburn
Photographs from the Bede Gallery Collection (opening 27 November 2021)
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