Museums & Galleries · County Durham
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
📍 NE33 2JA
Photo: David Dixon (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Mignard's The Marquise de Seignelay on display as part of touring exhibition
- Free wellness sessions including meditation, slow looking and qigong
- Digital story-telling sessions bringing stories to life
- Tea room with staff in costume dress
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery celebrates the rich heritage of South Tyneside and the people who shaped it. You can see touring exhibitions such as Mignard's The Marquise de Seignelay, take part in free wellness sessions including meditation, slow looking and qigong, or try the new digital story-telling sessions. There's also a tea room where staff serve you in costume dress. Entry is free and no booking is needed, making it an easy, flexible stop for families and heritage lovers alike. It's located in South Tyneside, County Durham, close to Littlehaven Beach just 0.6 miles away, with Brockley Whins station 2.9 miles off, and 40 places to stay nearby on BritStays if you fancy extending your visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 11am–4pm, closed Sunday
- Booking
- Free entry, no need to book
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information available
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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The Little Haven
✓ Beach front hotel at the mouth of the River Tyne
🏖️ 0.27 miles from Littlehaven Beach (Poor water quality)
South Shields
0.7 mi
Shoreline Angel
🏖️ 0.65 miles from South Shields (Good water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
Sleeps 4
£1,092 per break
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0.9 mi
Angels Haven
🏖️ 1.03 miles from South Shields (Good water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
Sleeps 4
£1,092 per break
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1 mi
The Apartment
🏖️ 0.83 miles from Tynemouth King Edwards Bay (Excellent water quality)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England
Sleeps 2
£738 per break
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- Brockley Whins 2.9 miles
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