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Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of arts and design on show in the friendly surroundings of the Shipley Art Gallery.
The Shipley Art Gallery is the North East’s leading gallery for contemporary art and design and has one of the best collections of ceramics, wood, metal, glass, textiles and furniture outside of London. It is also home to William Irving’s painting The Blaydon Races.
The Shipley’s permanent exhibitions include:
- the Designs for Life gallery, a showcase featuring more than 300 objects made over the past 2,000 years.
- the Saltwell Park Museum, a display of objects from the old Saltwell Park Museum
- stories of Gateshead through the ages.
Other gallery spaces show a range of exhibitions throughout the year. There are regular events including artist and curator talks, ‘Get Crafty’ family activity days, concerts and fairs.
| Shipley Art Gallery (1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed* | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00* |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Sunday | Closed* | |
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Nearest major road is A167.
Nearest station is Gateshead Metro Station.
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