Insight to Architecture with NORR
Gain insight into architecture with NORR architecture firm, who will show you how architects design buildings, share their expertise, answer
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Northumbria University Students Celebrate Joséphine Bowes
Northumbria University fashion students have reinterpreted the extraordinary life of the museum’s co-founder, Joséphine Bowes, through contemporary design. Inspired by
Adult Art Workshop: Architecture Lino Printing
Join Anna Mcintyre and explore the art of lino cutting using architectural shapes and details as your inspiration. Carve your
Bowls Club End of Season Match
The Bowls Club at the museum will be holding their end-of-season match, and you’re invited to watch them play. Step
Young Volunteers Talk: Architecture of Religion
Be a part of an engaging talk with one of our young volunteers focussing on ecclesiastical architecture, exploring its history,
HOD Bisque Pottery Workshop
Feeling inspired by Pippa Hale: Pet Project? Join Mud & More Pottery to paint your own bisque cat or dog
Adult Art Workshop: Architecture and Illustration
Inspired by this year’s Heritage Open Day theme of architecture, join illustrator and printmaker Tom Kindley as he introduces you
Conservation in Action
Ever wondered how we look after the thousands of objects in the museum’s vast collection? Join our dedicated Collections Team
Architecture of Fashion
Discover the hidden architecture beneath some of the dresses within the fashion and textiles collection. From corsets to crinolines and
Uncover the Vaults
Go behind the scenes and gain rare access to the vaults that house objects from the ceramic, furniture and textile
Pet Project: Squishee Painting
Have you ever wanted to be part of an exhibition? With our current exhibition, Pippa Hale: Pet Project, artist Pippa
Architecture Talk by Museum Guides
Did you know the museum was designed by French architect Jules Pellechet and British architect John Edward Watson? This event
Spotlight Tour: Fascinating Statues
In this spotlight tour notice the statues on the terrace in front of the museum and look again as we
Spotlight Tour: Parkland Highlights
In this spotlight tour uncover some lesser-known features you might otherwise miss in the museum’s 22-acre parkland. If the weather
Spotlight Tour: Clara the Rhino’s Travels
In this spotlight tour, join a member of the welcome team to hear about Clara the Indian rhino, who travelled
