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Add South Shields Museum and Art Gallery to your Itinerary

Discover how the area's development has been influenced by its natural and industrial past through lively hands-on displays.

Special Offers

Vaqas Accreditation

VAQAS accreditation.

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Opening Times

01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
DayTimes

Related Events

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Road Directions

Nearest major road is A194. Take the A194 to town centre. Follow road down side of town hall, at roundabout turn left onto Anderson Street. Halfway down take a left up into car park at Majestic Bingo. There are steps from here leading to the Museum.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is South Shields Metro Station. Turn right out of the Metro Station onto Ocean Road. The museum is located on Ocean Road, just 5 mins walk from the station.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loops available.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - 1

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Self service selection of hot and cold drinks. Seating for approximately 15 persons.

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - 1
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 20
  • Min group size - 6
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Family Fun - 1
  • Marketed Towards Children - 1
  • Marketed Towards Families - 1
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens - 1
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth - 1

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - 1
What will you Discover?

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

Ocean Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 2JA

Tel: +44 01914 568740

Fax: +44 01914 567850

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