Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Baltic has lots of great things for the whole family to discover.

Situated right by the Millennium Bridge on the NewcastleGateshead quayside, it’s free to enter and has a changing programme of exhibitions. You can enjoy stunning views, a relaxed and informal cafe bar and the best shop around for unusual cards and gifts. Plus there’s a fantastic open area called Quay where kids can get creative whilst you relax with a book or enjoy our in-house TV station. And because it’s free, you can stay for as long or as short as you like!

We also offer lots of fun drop-in activity sessions for children. You don’t need to book in advance - just turn up on the day.

Family Tours
Free tours every Saturday at 11am with a member of BALTIC Crew. A great way to help you find out more the exhibitions.

Explorer Packs
Explorer Packs – Pick up a free pack any time from the Information Desk. Aimed at children aged 13 and under, they contain explorer equipment such as a magnifying glass and binoculars as well as a fun activity sheet.

Busy B’s
Busy B’s - Children under 13 are welcome to come along every Saturday and Sunday any time between 2pm and 4pm to join one of our popular drop-in activity sessions.

School Holidays
School Holidays - Visit the website to find out about special events during school holidays. There’s always something interesting and creative going on, from Halloween pumpkin carving to creating your own mini book for Mother’s Day.

There’s a relaxed Cafe Bar on the ground floor open 9am to 5.30pm Monday-Friday and 10am to 5.30pm Saturday and Sunday. If the weather’s warm, you can enjoy the lovely outside seating area in Baltic Square, right by the Millennium Bridge.

There’s a good selection of healthy food, drinks and a special “kiddiwinkles menu” including a vegetarian option. All food is freshly prepared on the premises.

Baltic Shop has fun and original cards, souvenirs and gifts. Plenty on offer for children from art materials and activity books to cuddly toys.

We have baby changing facilities on three floors and plenty of space for buggies. There are special toddler toilets in the family area on our 2nd floor.

Milk warming is available.

To reach Baltic when travelling by car, follow the brown road signs for Gateshead Quays. Alternatively you can take the Q1 quaylink bus service (yellow buses) from Gateshead Interchange and Newcastle City Centre. Nearest Metros are Gateshead Interchange, Monument and Central Station.

Lifts to all floors, and disabled toilets available on six floors. Plenty of space for wheelchairs to move around.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.balticmill.com