The top museums in and around Newcastle you can visit for free
Tyneside is full of great museums.
We’re all in such a great position where some of the top attractions across Newcastle cost nothing to access.
These are some of the top museums and art galleries on and around Newcastle which can be entered for free.
1. Seven Stories
Ouseburn's Seven Stories is the National Centre for Children's Books and is open between 10:00am and 5:00pm from Thursday to Tuesday each week. Photo: Google
2. Shipley Art Gallery
The Shipley Art Gallery in Gateshead is a gallery displaying art from the 16th to 19th centuries. It is open between 10:00am and 4:00pm from Tuesday to Friday and 10:00am until 5:00pm on Saturdays. Photo: Google
3. The Biscuit Factory
The Biscuit Factory is the UK's largest independent contemporary art, craft & design gallery and is open between 10:00am and 5:00pm every day throughout the week. It can be found in the Shieldfield area of the city. Photo: Google
4. Laing Art Gallery
The Laing Art Gallery can be found on New Bridge Street West in Newcastle's city centre and hosts a mixture of classic and contempory pieces. It is open between 10:00am and 4:30pm from Monday to Saturday. Photo: Google