Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (Tyne & Wear Museums)

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Burdon Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR1 1PP
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland

E-mail

sunderland@twmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

0191 553 2323

Fax

0191 553 7828

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Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day. The Art Gallery features paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian masterpieces and artefacts from the four corners of the world. The stunning Winter Gardens stimulates the senses with over 1,500 flowers and plants brought together in a spectacular showcase of the world's natural beauty.

This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Mon - Sat 10.00-17.00
Sun 14.00-17.00

 Admission charges

Free entry

This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.

Collection details

World Cultures, Weapons and War, Social History, Science and Technology, Natural Sciences, Maritime, Land Transport, Industry, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archaeology

Key artists and exhibits

  • Designated Collection
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 Face to face resources

Krafty Kids

http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland/thingstoseeanddo/event/2009/02/

Art and craft activities, one Saturday per month (dates vary) between 13.00-15.00.

How to obtain

Activities are offered on a drop-in basis. Contact 0191 5532323 for more details.

Nature Explorers

http:///www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland/thingstoseeanddo/event/2009/02/

Take part in some nature observations in the Winter Gardens then enjoy a related craft activity. Dates vary but activities usually take place between 13.00-15.00 and are suitable for children and families.

How to obtain

Activities are on a drop-in basis. Contact 0191 5532323 for more details.

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