News (page 10)
19 November 2021
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums to receive £87,820 from the third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
More than £100 million has been awarded to hundreds of cultural organisations across the country including Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary announced today.
11 November 2021
Kickstart opportunities at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) is pleased to be working in partnership with the North of Tyne Combined Authority to offer new employment opportunities through HM Government’s Kickstart scheme.
09 November 2021
Major exhibition of the art works of the late North-East artist John Peace
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This November a major exhibition of the art works of the late John Peace, a leading artist in the North East, will open at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery.
29 October 2021
Weird Walks: The Dark Side of Newcastle
Our new online series and digital trail with broadcaster and paranormal expert Alan Robson MBE
28 October 2021
New manager sought for Great North Museum: Hancock
One of Newcastle’s most popular attractions is looking to appoint a new manager.
27 October 2021
Roman altars reimagined in vivid colour at the Great North Museum: Hancock
Seven Roman altars at Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock have been transformed in vivid hues thanks to an innovative creative project called Roman Britain in Colour.
12 October 2021
In-kind sponsor for Play Tyne
Sponsorship opportunity to support Discovery Museum's Play Tyne space
07 October 2021
New sponsor helps Discovery Museum reduce its carbon footprint
With more environmentally friendly LED lighting systems in the galleries courtesy of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums’ (TWAM) new sponsor LED Supply & Fit.
24 September 2021
Announcing our new seasonal event sponsor
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) is excited to introduce its new seasonal event sponsor Fizzco, who are supporting the 2021 Elf Express event at Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields.
24 September 2021
Wanted: stories of women in Newcastle during the Second World War
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History staff at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) are researching women’s experiences during the Second World War in Newcastle and want to hear your stories, some of which will be featured in an exhibition in 2022 at Discovery Museum.
15 September 2021
Countdown begins for Lindisfarne Gospels to go on display in the North East
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One of the world’s greatest treasures will go on display in Newcastle exactly a year from today.
08 September 2021
Family events programme shortlisted for national award
Ways to Play shortlisted for Fantastic for Familes Award
06 September 2021
Art & Culture respond to Climate Crisis
TWAM is part of Arts Council and Julie's Bicycle's Spotlight Programme.
19 August 2021
New regional partnership supports great value family days out
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) and Tyne and Wear Metro are working in partnership to promote great value days out for families this summer.
12 August 2021
UK's leading family law practice supports Tyneside's museums & galleries
Stowe Family Law has joined as a TWAM business partner
06 July 2021
Great North Museum: Hancock shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
Museum is vying against two others in the Best Large Museum category – the Horniman Museum and Gardens, London and the World Museum, Liverpool
24 June 2021
New 3D Virtual Tour of Discovery Museum's regimental gallery
New immersive interactive tour of Charge! The Story of England’s Northern Cavalry gallery brings the gallery to new audiences
31 March 2021
Iain Watson reflects on 10 years as Director of TWAM
Hear his highlights and why he believes it's important to support culture
31 March 2021
Introducing our new Trustees
Helping us keep art culture & heritage at the heart of our region
25 March 2021
Hair, diaries and messages of hope
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A year on from lockdown #1 and Tyneside museums and Tyne & Wear Archives have been busy adding to museum and archives collections to reflect what life is like in the midst of a global pandemic.
