Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
About 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, Baltic is free entry and has a changing programme of exhibitions and endless family fun.
Our popular Sensory Room is a quiet space to play and explore with sensory toys, projections and lights. Take a pause as your little one enjoys fibre optics, a bubble tube, a light table with coloured shapes and a projector. We also have engaging light-up orbs and cubes, large soft shapes, wipe-able matting and a sofa to rest and relax on.
In our Front Room (Ground Floor) we have highchairs, free squash/water and heating facilities for milk/babyfood. With no pressure to leave, this is an informal relaxed space looking out onto the quayside where you and your family can sit and take a pause during your visit to Baltic. There’s also free tea/coffee for the parents/carers/guardians.
Soak up some art with the bairns and join a member of our Learning team for a Wonder & Wander Tour where you and your little one can discover our current exhibitions through sensory exploration using materials, movement and sound.
All of this, and much more, is completely free to enjoy. Pop in anytime between Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00-18:00. We look forward to welcoming you to Baltic!
Free warm drinks, squash, and fruit!
Our Front room a warm space for you to pause and have a chat. Take a seat, eat your own packed lunch here or enjoy a free hot drink, squash and fresh fruit. There’s no pressure to move on after a certain time.
Enjoy our sensory room
Our popular Sensory Room is a quiet space to play and explore with sensory toys, projections and lights. Take a pause as your little one enjoys fibre optics, a bubble tube, a light table with coloured shapes and a projector. We also have engaging light-up orbs and cubes, large soft shapes, wipe-able matting and a sofa to rest and relax on.
Explore, learn, and play
Soak up some art with the bairns and join a member of our Learning team for a Wonder & Wander Tour where you and your little one can discover our current exhibitions through sensory exploration using materials, movement and sound.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 18:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-18+) : Free
- Adult (0-18+) : Free
Free admission, no booking required
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
We have a range of hot and cold food available at Baltic Kitchen. You will find sandwiches, salads, soups, toasties, sausage rolls, crisps, cakes, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, squash, water, juice, and much more.
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Contact Details
Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art
South Shore Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 3BA
England
Tel: 0191 478 1810
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