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Bringing South Tyneside’s history to local audiences and to our followers right across the globe.
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | CLOSED |
| Friday | CLOSED |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Reopening update
We are happy to tell you that we’re reopening South Shields Museum & Art Gallery on Monday 17 May 2021 (subject to change if government guidance changes).
Planning and booking information coming soon.
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Sheila from Shields, her cat and the rainbow
(*Monday 17 May - Saturday 16 October) 80 years of Sheila Graber’s inspirational art and animation
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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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