Museums · North East England
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
In or near South Shields.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery showcases the heritage of South Tyneside and the influential figures from the area. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and participate in community events that celebrate local culture.
Place summary
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is located in the Scottish Lowlands, NE33. It features a diverse collection of local history and art, showcasing the cultural heritage of South Shields. The museum is a key educational resource for the community.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9987, -1.4317
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Phone
- (0191) 2771433
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday 11am – 4pm; closed Sunday
- Official site
- southshieldsmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/305986439 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Shields Museum & Art Gallery?
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2JA), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is South Shields Museum & Art Gallery?
- South Shields Museum & Art Gallery — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Shields Museum & Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2JA.
- Is South Shields Museum & Art Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Shields Museum & Art Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2JA.