Enjoy the great outdoors in Sunderland with your family.
What's on
There is always something to see and do in Sunderland; take part in our programme of events and festivals, many of which are free!
26/04/2016 to 31/12/2018
Hidden amongst the lush vegetation of our indoor garden a whole series of amazing dinosaur models are waiting to be discovered.
See a baby T Rex as it hatches from its giant egg, watch a stegosaurus...
24/03/2018 to 09/09/2018
Young Glass
An exhibition created in collaboration with the Danish Gallery, Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, presenting the finest examples of work by international, early career artists working in glass.
Young...
02/06/2018 to 02/09/2018
Follow the trail to explore the sea-themed treasures in the Museum collections and find out more about Sunderland's proud maritime history.
Uncover the clues and answer the questions to claim a prize...
02/06/2018 to 02/09/2018
Dress up in maritime costume on our very own ship's deck and take a sea-themed selfie!
This will be in the Open Space Gallery in the Museum, for more information call (0191) 561 2323.
29/06/2018 to 23/09/2018
John Kippin: Based on a True Story, Works 1984 ̶ 2018
Preview: Thursday 28 June, 6.00 - 9.00pm
Exhibition: 29 June ̶ 23 September 2018
Based on a True Story surveys forty years of making art in...
02/07/2018 to 24/09/2018
Hylton Dene Health Walks
Held every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays), from July 2nd to September 24th, the walks will take you on a picturesque tour through historic parkland. You will be able...
10/07/2018 to 11/09/2018
Could you be the next King or Queen of Sunderland?
Join in round one of Kings and Queens and see if you have what it takes to win a spot on the main stage!
Round two 17th July, round three 24th July...
21/07/2018 to 02/09/2018
Marvellous Madagascar Trail
Saturday 21 July – Sunday 2 September
Museum opening hours
From Traveller’s Palms to lemurs, discover the amazing plants and animals of Madagascar on an explorer trail in...
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Did you know?
Perhaps Sunderland's most prominent landmark is Penshaw Monument. It was built in 1844 in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton. Penshaw was modelled on Theseion, the Temple of Thesus in Athens.