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July
2025

Beautiful Birds

22 Jul

Free Craft Activities for kids

Seaside Postcards

29 Jul

Free Craft Activities for kids

Comical Corner, South Shields.', by the artist George Edward Horton

George Horton: Artworks from the Collection

Until 2 Aug

On display in the Stairwell Gallery

COVID-19: Five years on

Until 7 Aug

Items that represent the impact the pandemic had on the region

Spirit of the North East: The art of Richard Hobson, a retrospective

Until 2 Nov

On display until 2 November

August
2025

George Horton: Artworks from the Collection

Until 2 Aug

On display in the Stairwell Gallery

Stunning Sunsets

5 Aug

Free Craft Activities for kids

COVID-19: Five years on

Until 7 Aug

Items that represent the impact the pandemic had on the region

Marvellous Materials: Watercolours

12 Aug

Free Craft Activities for kids

Marvellous Materials: Pastels

19 Aug

Free Craft Activities for kids

Mixed Materials Relaxed Session

26 Aug

Relaxed Craft Session for kids

Spirit of the North East: The art of Richard Hobson, a retrospective

Until 2 Nov

On display until 2 November

September
2025

Spirit of the North East: The art of Richard Hobson, a retrospective

Until 2 Nov

On display until 2 November

October
2025

Spirit of the North East: The art of Richard Hobson, a retrospective

Until 2 Nov

On display until 2 November

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Art Gallery

Permanent

This gallery displays works of art from our collection

Creature Corner

Permanent

Meet the museum's live residents

Tales of South Tyneside

Permanent

See how South Tyneside has changed over the last 150 years

Changing Faces

Permanent

See the history of South Tyneside on display, from the Bronze Age through to the20th century.…

Treasures

Permanent

Our newest permanent display showcasing the treasures of the collection.

Colouring sheet of Ralph Hedley's Blinking in the Sun

South Shields Museum at Home - colouring sheets

Permanent

By South Tyneside's artist Sheila Graber

Take One Treasure Home Learning

Permanent

Activities inspired by the museum collection

An open book with museum objects flying out of it.

Sensory Journeys: Bringing stories to life with your help

Permanent

Take part in our Sensory Journeys digital story-telling sessions and bring thestories to life.…

Bob Olley standing in front of his paintings in South Shields Museum

Pit to Yard: Coal mining and shipbuilding paintings by Bob Olley

Permanent

A series of paintings depicting local heritage

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July2025

Beautiful Birds

Seaside Postcards

George Horton: Artworks from the Collection

COVID-19: Five years on

Spirit of the North East: The art of Richard Hobson, a retrospective

August2025

George Horton: Artworks from the Collection

Stunning Sunsets

COVID-19: Five years on

Marvellous Materials: Watercolours

Marvellous Materials: Pastels

Mixed Materials Relaxed Session

Spirit of the North East: The art of Richard Hobson, a retrospective

September2025

Spirit of the North East: The art of Richard Hobson, a retrospective

October2025

Spirit of the North East: The art of Richard Hobson, a retrospective

Always on show

Art Gallery

Creature Corner

Tales of South Tyneside

Changing Faces

Treasures

South Shields Museum at Home - colouring sheets

Take One Treasure Home Learning

Sensory Journeys: Bringing stories to life with your help

Pit to Yard: Coal mining and shipbuilding paintings by Bob Olley

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