News (page 15)
05 August 2016
Discovery Museum to present 300 year story of England’s Northern Cavalry
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has secured £422,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for Charge! The story of England’s Northern Cavalry exhibition and an associated programme of activities at Discovery Museum. Replacing the former A Soldier’s Life gallery, plans have been approved for this major new permanent exhibition which will open to the public in autumn 2017.
29 July 2016
NewcastleGateshead joins shortlist to host the Great Exhibition of the North 2018
NewcastleGateshead is still in the running to host the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018 after being named as one of four shortlisted destinations.
22 July 2016
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums seeks new member of Audit Committee
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM), which manages nine museums and galleries across Tyneside and the Archives for Tyne & Wear, is seeking a new independent member of its Audit Committee.
21 July 2016
Great North Museum: Hancock to host child behaviour conference
Some of the UK’s leading child psychotherapists will be speaking at a major conference taking place at Great North Museum: Hancock on 27 September 2016.
15 July 2016
Cycling Shakespeare troupe set to roll into the Great North Museum
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The HandleBards are set to ride into Newcastle on Sunday 14 August 2016 for a side-splitting, bicycle-powered performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Great North Museum: Hancock.
13 July 2016
Shortlisted Artists Announced for Hatton Offsite Commission Showcase
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The Hatton Gallery is delighted to announce the artists shortlisted for the exciting opportunity to create a touring pavilion inspired by the Hatton.
26 May 2016
Saltwell Park Museum Opens at the Shipley
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A permanent new home breathing new life into the objects from Saltwell Park Museum collection has been created at the Shipley.
07 April 2016
Over 70 attractions announced for 10th edition of The Late Shows
The North East’s annual free after-hours culture crawl The Late Shows has announced its biggest line-up yet in celebration of 2016’s 10th event on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May.
30 March 2016
Record visitor figures for Newcastle museum
For the first time since reopening in 2009 the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle, has attracted half a million visitors in a single year.
17 March 2016
'Wall Watchers' needed to monitor Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site in 2016
A project which engages local people in the vital work of conserving the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site (WHS) has recently completed its first year and is now seeking new volunteers for 2016.
14 March 2016
The Late Shows is celebrating 10 years this May
The Late Shows will return for its tenth anniversary edition on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May 2016.
08 March 2016
Great North Museum: Hancock welcomes new manager - fresh from London
Caroline McDonald joins Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums team.
15 February 2016
Disabled Access Day returns on Saturday 12 March 2016
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums venues are putting on special events for disabled people as part of a national initiative.
04 February 2016
TWAM receives Creative Case for Diversity Bursary
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is one of eight organisations in the North that have been awarded bursaries to contribute to the Creative Case for Diversity.
20 January 2016
Collection
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For the first time in many years and as a fitting celebration before the Hatton Gallery closes for a £3.5million redevelopment, a a selection of the most important paintings, drawings and sculptures will be on display until the end of February.
15 January 2016
Do you know a Future Maker?
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has teamed up with Manchester-based digital art organisation FutureEverything to deliver an exciting new programme of creative technology workshops at museums and galleries across Tyneside.
11 December 2015
Vote for us
The Great North Museum: Hancock, Discovery Museum and The Late Shows need your votes
10 December 2015
Don’t miss the chance to see the Hatton Gallery before it changes forever
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The Hatton Gallery on Newcastle University’s campus will be closing its doors in February 2016 to undergo a £3.5million redevelopment.
10 December 2015
Museum volunteers receive awards
People who volunteer in museums across the North East have been recognised for their contributions at an awards ceremony at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum.
02 December 2015
Support Crisis this Christmas with the Shipley Art Gallery
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Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. The Shipley Art Gallery is collecting donated items of food, gifts and clothing to help the homeless this Christmas.
