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North East Museums

North East Museums is a regional museum, art gallery and archives service. It manages nine museums and galleries across Tyneside and the Archives for Tyne and Wear.

What is North East Museums? 

North East Museums is a regional museum, art gallery and archives service. We manage nine museums and galleries across Tyneside and the Archives for Tyne and Wear.  

We are supported by the four local authorities in Tyneside and Newcastle University. North East Museums is also a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England.  

We hold collections of international importance in archives including:  

  • art 
  • science and technology 
  • archaeology 
  • military and social history 
  • fashion 
  • natural sciences 

We deliver regional programmes including:  

  • The Museum Development programme. A comprehensive, effective and collaborative response to the needs of museums in the North East and the communities they serve.   
  • A regional cultural learning service. This focus' on supporting the network of Local Cultural Education Partnerships, and building links with the Youth Work sector and the health sector.  
  • The North East Family Arts Network. This supports cultural organisations in the North East to provide high quality and inclusive experiences for families.  
  • Environmental Information Records Centre. A partnership of wildlife recorders, statutory bodies, local authorities and wildlife trusts. They work together to collate environmental data used to inform nature conservation.  
  • The Northumberland and Tyne and Wear elements of the national Portable Antiquities Scheme on behalf of the British Museum.  

Why volunteer for North East Museums?  

Volunteers are essential to the work that we do. You can help ensure our museums and galleries are innovative, imaginative, creative, inclusive, secure and sustainable.  

In turn, we hope volunteering will help you to develop new skills and interests. Meet friendly, like-minded people, gain confidence and a sense of well-being, and strengthen your CV.  

What’s a current opportunity I can get involved with?  

Late Shows 2025

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work as event stewards for the Late Shows 2025 to signpost people around the venues. The Late Shows will take place Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May 2025, 6 - 10 pm. You will be stationed at venues in Ouseburn on Friday night or Gateshead/Newcastle on Saturday night. Briefing sessions will be held.

How do I get involved?  

To register your interest in volunteering for North East Museums, please click the button below to complete our volunteering form.

Volunteering form