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!
21/11/2019 to 05/01/2020
Join us this winter and get ready for a jam-packed programme of activity as the festive season takes over Sunderland city centre.
Launching on the 21 November Christmas in Sunderland will include a...
21/11/2019 to 22/12/2019
Open every week Thursday - Sunday, 21 November – 22 December
New location, Mowbray Park, Sunderland City Centre
Part of the Christmas in Sunderland programme, the Festival of Light is back with a...
12/05/2019 to 30/11/2019
One day course suitable for beginners and intermediate learners.
Design and make your own decorative glass pieces using this kiln glass technique. You will be shown how to cut glass and learn about...
14/09/2019 to 16/09/2020
Collections Gallery
Across world cultures and time, glass and ceramics have been used as materials to make
objects that contain light. These objects are practical, they keep us safe from open flame...
28/09/2019 to 19/01/2020
National Glass Centre, Balcony Gallery
This exhibition offers an opportunity to buy unique, high quality, hand-made gifts made in glass and ceramics. The artists represented are working at various...
19/10/2019 to 08/03/2020
Although we rarely stop to acknowledge their presence, windows are part of our day to day life and for the majority of us, they are our most regular connection to glass as a material.
In this...
15/11/2019 to 05/01/2020
Observe Experiment Archive explores the parallels between photography and scientific methods such as observation, experimentation and archiving.
The exhibition reflects on how contemporary...
Every week, every Thursday until Thu Sep 10 2020.
12/09/2019 Bring your little ones to join the Rainforest Rascals at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens!
Every week we choose a different picture book to inspire us in our choice of songs, stories and fun for...
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Did you know?
L.S. Lowry spent his holidays in Sunderland at Seaburn, painting scenes of the coast, port and coal mines. The city is the home to one of the best collections of L.S. Lowry paintings in England.
