What's on at North East Museums

July
2026

A montage of children's books

Early Years Storytime Group

Woodhorn Museum

10 Jul, 17 Jul

Each week we read a story together, then run a short, hands-on activity.
Two boys in Coal Town at Woodhorn

Home Education Day - Footsteps of a Northumbrian Soldier Workshop

Woodhorn Museum

10 Jul

Commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme by following in the footsteps of a Northumbrian soldier.
A bumper of a red vintage car parked on the grass in front of Woodhorn colliery. Men in the background are taking photographs

Classic and Vintage Car Rally

Woodhorn Museum

12 Jul

Enjoy a grand day out at Woodhorn's classic and vintage car rally.
Child and parent holding a bug hunt tray and exploring their findings

Wild Wednesdays

Woodhorn Museum

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

Get closer to nature through creative activities, bug hunts and family fun.
A baby holding a book

Summer Storytime Stay & Play

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug

Each session includes a story, followed by a creative activity inspired by the book.
People taking part in Chat Time

Chat Time

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 28 Aug

For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.
Ear defenders

Sound Down Sundays

Woodhorn Museum

26 Jul, 23 Aug

The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
A group of children around a craft table. On the wall is a sign which says 'Hope'.

Arts and Crafts in the Pop Up Ashington Group Hut

Woodhorn Museum

18 Jul - 31 Aug

Six weeks of creative craft activities

Community of Coal: Six Canny Tales from the Woodhorn Collection

Woodhorn Museum

Until 13 Sep

See Woodhorn’s collection in a new light with a trail created by our Museum Marras.

August
2026

Child and parent holding a bug hunt tray and exploring their findings

Wild Wednesdays

Woodhorn Museum

22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug

Get closer to nature through creative activities, bug hunts and family fun.
A baby holding a book

Summer Storytime Stay & Play

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug

Each session includes a story, followed by a creative activity inspired by the book.
Ashington & District Male Voice choir singing at Woodhorn Museum

The Woodhorn Mining Disaster Commemorative Concert

Woodhorn Museum

13 Aug

A special event commemorating the 110th anniversary of the 1916 Woodhorn Mining Disaster.
Ear defenders

Sound Down Sundays

Woodhorn Museum

26 Jul, 23 Aug

The museum has fewer visitors and we turn down the sound in our exhibitions and displays.
People taking part in Chat Time

Chat Time

Woodhorn Museum

24 Jul, 28 Aug

For people learning English. Pop in and have a chat.
A group of children around a craft table. On the wall is a sign which says 'Hope'.

Arts and Crafts in the Pop Up Ashington Group Hut

Woodhorn Museum

18 Jul - 31 Aug

Six weeks of creative craft activities

Community of Coal: Six Canny Tales from the Woodhorn Collection

Woodhorn Museum

Until 13 Sep

See Woodhorn’s collection in a new light with a trail created by our Museum Marras.

September
2026

Community of Coal: Six Canny Tales from the Woodhorn Collection

Woodhorn Museum

Until 13 Sep

See Woodhorn’s collection in a new light with a trail created by our Museum Marras.

Always on show

Gallery with paintings on the wall

Spotlight Tour: The Pitmen Painters

Woodhorn Museum

Permanent

Find out more about the Pitmen Painters on a short tour.
Man with hat looking at screen

Dig Deeper Colliery Tour

Woodhorn Museum

Permanent

Discover Woodhorn's industrial heritage with a short tour of the historical Colliery buildings.

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Discovery Museum
Blandford Square
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4JA

(0191) 2326789

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