News (page 16)
29 June 2017
South Shields Museum call-out for South Shields FC FA Vase win memorabilia
Curators are seeking high quality memorabilia from the recent match victory at Wembley where South Shields FC bested Cleethorpes 4-0 to take the 2017 FA Vase
27 June 2017
NPO funding
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums awarded National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), Museum Development and Bridge funding from Arts Council
16 June 2017
UK’s most significant Mithras collections come together for rare display at the Great North Museum
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A new display at Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock will feature high-profile loans from the Museum of London to illuminate the story of one of the Roman Empire’s most enigmatic gods.
15 May 2017
Hatton Gallery wins The Hallett Independent Acquisitions Award
The Hatton Gallery at Newcastle University’s impressive print collection has been expanded after winning The Hallett Independent Acquisitions Award.
13 April 2017
Over 60 attractions announced for eleventh annual edition of The Late Shows
The Late Shows – supported by Port of Tyne and Sofa Workshop – returns for an eleventh edition on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May, boasting another packed programme of after-hours culture.
08 March 2017
Hatton Gallery launches touring contemporary art commission on Baltic Square
The Hatton Pavilion is a major new art installation and programme of events launching on BALTIC Square, Gateshead Quays on Friday 28 April.
17 February 2017
ERIC North East reaches three million records milestone
A North East organisation which encourages wildlife enthusiasts to record their sightings has reached a major milestone.
26 January 2017
Major new exhibition at the Great North Museum to reveal the skeleton secrets of the animal world
A brand new family-friendly exhibition is to shine a light on animal bones when it opens at Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock on Saturday 4 February.
13 December 2016
Adults only sleepover announced for the Great North Museum: Hancock
Visitors are to get the chance to bed down next to the museum’s iconic exhibits, including its Egyptian mummies and T. rex.
08 December 2016
Gateshead Council Budget Consultation
Gateshead Council are inviting residents, businesses, partners and employees to take part in a consultation until 6 January to gather views on their 2017/18 budget proposals.
17 November 2016
The Northern Bridge Partnership Awards for Doctoral Study
Northern Bridge is seeking to recruit postgraduate students with outstanding academic backgrounds and research potential.
15 November 2016
Dippy the Diplodocus is coming to Newcastle’s Great North Museum: Hancock
One of Britain’s most famous museum exhibits will come to Newcastle upon Tyne in 2019 as part of an unprecedented national tour, it has been announced.
13 October 2016
Fine Prospect: pilot newspaper to tell the changing story of Newcastle’s West End.
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is set to launch a newspaper for Newcastle’s West End in partnership with West Newcastle Picture History Collection and St James’ Heritage & Environment Group.
04 October 2016
Toby Paterson selected to create touring contemporary art commission inspired by the Hatton Gallery
Hatton Showcase is a contemporary art commission to create a pavilion, touring sites in Newcastle andGateshead from spring - summer 2017.
30 September 2016
North East Museum Volunteer Awards - nominations now open
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums will once again host the North East Museums Volunteer Awards. The ceremony takes place on Saturday 26 November 2016 at the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle.
27 September 2016
Science Uncovered comes to Newcastle for the first time
Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock throws open its doors after-hours on Friday 30 September for Science Uncovered, a fun-filled alternative night out.
13 September 2016
Challenger Plaza opens at Discovery Museum
The car park in front of Discovery Museum has been transformed into the Challenger Plaza, a new outdoor space that will play host to a range of events and activities.
05 September 2016
Historypin Connections project set to launch
The social history project brings together people from different generations and cultures to explore and share their rich and unique histories. It’ll also help older people at risk of isolation reconnect with the community.
31 August 2016
The Dominion Geordies of the First World War
Over 7,000 men and women from the North East of England served in the Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand armies during the First World War.
24 August 2016
Celebrating Newcastle’s Motorcycle Pioneers at Discovery Museum
On Sunday 28 August, two historic Dene motorcycles will ride across the Tyne Bridge followed by 100 local motorcyclists. The procession will make it's way to Discovery Museum, marking the opening of a new display and programme of events celebrating Newcastle's motorcycle heritage.
