Museums & Galleries
In light of the most recent government measures to control the spread of Covid-19 virus Bowes Railway will be closed to the public until further notice.
Originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in north west Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow. The earliest section, designed by...
Newly refurbished Fulwell Mill and Tea Room now open to visitors!
Mill tours each Saturday 11am - 1.30pm
Tea Room open Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 2pm
Special events all year round - keep checking here for the latest news.
In light of the most recent government measures to control the spread of Covid-19 virus National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art will be closed to the public from 5pm on Wednesday 18 March until further notice. We have taken this decision in the best interests of our...
The North East Land Sea and Air Museum will be closed from 18 March 2020 for the foreseeable future. This will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Please Click here for the latest updates.
The volunteers at the North East Land Sea and Air Museum have created several collections in one museum.
The...
In light of the most recent government measures to control the spread of Covid-19 virus National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art will be closed to the public from 5pm on Wednesday 18 March until further notice. We have taken this decision in the best interests of our...
The Ryhope Engines Museum is based on the Ryhope Pumping Station which was built in 1868 to supply water to the Sunderland area. The station ceased operation in 1967 - after 100 years of continuous use.
The Museum is now regarded as one of the finest industrial monuments in the North East of...
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens re-opened its doors to the public on 13 July. Please visit our website for further information and the practical measures we have in place to ensure your visit is a safe and enjoyable one. We look forward to welcoming you back to your museum! To help protect...
In December 1775 Robert Shafto, Sir Gilfrid Lawson and Dr. James Musgrave, the Lords of the Manor of Washington, leased the coal under the northern part of the parish to William Russel and Partners. Russel was a coal fitter (shipping agent) from Sunderland and also owned the famous Wallsend...
Did you know?
Sunderland's Friendship Agreement with Washington DC makes us the only city in Europe to enjoy such a relationship with the world's most powerful city. Washington Old Hall is home to the direct ancestors of the first president of the United States of America.
