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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery (Tyne and Wear Museums)
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Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2JA
Tyne & Wear
England
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The Jarrow Gibbet at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery. Courtesy of Tyne & Wear Museums.
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0191 456 8740
General information (Fax)
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0191 456 7850
E-mail
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info@twmuseums.org.uk
Website
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www.twmuseums.org.uk/southshields
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Open
Easter to September: Monday to Saturday 10.00-17.30, Sunday 13.00-17.00
October to Easter: Monday to Saturday 10.00-17.00, Closed Sunday
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Closed
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
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Admission charges
Free entry
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Description
South Shields Museum is one of the most successful local museums in the country. Its major collections are in social history and art which are represented in the newly refurbished galleries.
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Collections description
South Shields Museum & Gallery explores local history during the life and times of famous author, Catherine Cookson in Tales of South Tyneside.
Changing Faces, opening on 25 October 2008, tells the story of Tyneside from the Bronze Age to the end of the nineteenth century, with artefacts from the Museum's archaeological, industrial and local history collections.
Creature Corner showcases a selection of snakes and spiders, allowing visitors to learn all about these amazing creatures, their natural environment and their diet.
The Museum also features Art Adventure - an art gallery with a difference, combining many of the museum's paintings with exciting hands-on displays which enable visitors to find out more about the paintings and their artists.
There is also a temporary exhibition programme.
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Key artists and exhibits
The Last Boat In
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Catherine Cookson
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The Cliffs at Marsden
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CN Herny
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G Blackie Sticks
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending November 14 2008
Museums And Galleries Get Behind Cultural Olympiad Weekend
MGM 2008 -Top Art Events And Shows For The Rest Of May
Ancient Greek Athletes, Warriors And Heroes Come To Gosport Gallery
Sikhs Celebrate Black History Month 2005 At South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Tyne & Wear Museums Put Art On The Wall For Local Businesses
SeaBritain North East 2005 - Celebrating A Region's Maritime Heritage
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Events
All 4 Corners ( A NECDAF Exhibition) at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Exhibition (temporary)
Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Exhibition (temporary)
Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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