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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 | 11:30 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
81 years of Sheila Graber’s inspirational art and animation (Monday 17 May - Saturday 30 October)
The Victorian Pantry Tea Room - Now open
Take a seat at one of the vintage tables and be served by our friendly staff in costume dress.
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Street Games
A 'Sheila from Shields' exhibition workshop
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Tremendous Tuesday outdoor activity
Inspired by the painting 'Red Groyne' by South Shields Artist Sheila Graber.
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For schools and home
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Activities inspired by the museum collection.
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Inspiring Children through museum collections.
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Playful activities for families to enjoy at home.
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A Blaydon Races mystery. Could you help solve it?
John Peace painting 'The Ninth June 1962'
