We manage 12 museums and galleries across North East England, attracting around 800,000 visits a year. We run these venues on behalf of the local authorities of Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, and Newcastle University. We also manage the archives service for Tyne and Wear.

We care for over 1.1 million objects - many of international importance - in archives, art, science and technology, archaeology, military and social history, fashion and natural sciences.

Our award-winning formal and informal learning activities focus on natural history, local heritage, art, science, technology, engineering and maths and inspire 150,000 children and young people each year.

We work with partners to engage local communities, offering creative activities inspired by our collections to help them to improve their health and wellbeing. 

Our venues: 

Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort 
Discovery Museum
Great North Museum: Hancock
Hatton Gallery
Hexham Old Gaol
Laing Art Gallery
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
Segedunum Roman Fort
Shipley Art Gallery
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Stephenson Steam Railway
Tyne & Wear Archives
Woodhorn Museum

We are the largest cultural collective in the North East and we'd love to work with you to ensure art, culture and heritage continue to make a positive impact.

North East Museums

Keith Merrin

This department manages internal and external communications to ensure clear and effective messaging.

Communications Department

This department focuses on creating, implementing, and managing programs that enhance employee skills and knowledge.

Learning and Development

This department oversees the organization, maintenance, and accessibility of various collections within the organization.

Collections Management

This department oversees and coordinates various projects and programs to ensure successful implementation and engagement with stakeholders.

Program Management

This department oversees the recruitment, coordination, and support of volunteers for various programs and initiatives.

Volunteer Management

This department manages and curates art collections within galleries, ensuring proper preservation and presentation.

North East Museums

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Teams

Communications Department

Learning and Development

Collections Management

Program Management

Volunteer Management

Art Management

Offices

North East Museums

Org chart

Teams

Communications Department

Learning and Development

Collections Management

Program Management

Volunteer Management

Art Management

Offices

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