Pushing the Boat Out
Shipbuilding, ship repair and associated industries in South Tyneside (28 May - 12 November)
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on behalf of South Tyneside Council
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 |
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As we adjust to the lifting of Covid safety measures, our staff will continue to give visitors extra space and we encourage visitors to respect others’ space. Wearing masks for both staff and visitors is optional. We will continue to monitor numbers to ensure the museum does not become too crowded and we will maintain increased cleaning. Click here to plan your visit.
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Shipbuilding, ship repair and associated industries in South Tyneside (28 May - 12 November)
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