An image taken from the outside of the Baltic in Gateshead. It shows a seven storey brick building with a sign above the door that says Baltic.

A family group sit at a table with pink material laid out in front of them. One girl holds up a piece of the pink material that has been cut into a heart shape.

A room is filled with colourful flags, models and masks with a young girl stood with her back to the camera observing them.

A man and a child sit on beanbags reading together. In the background is a bookshelf.

An image of the millennium bridge crossing over the river Tyne between Newcastle quayside and Gateshead. A seagull is flying over head and tall buildings line the water front.

A small boy wearing a cream sweatshirt holds a blue hoola hoop ring over his head. He is looking up at it.

A room lit with neon lights and children inside playing with colourful materials and big hoops, some of which are lying on the wooden floor.

An image of a small child sitting at a craft table snipping with a pair of red handled scissors. There is yellow card on the table cut into triangles and an adult is helping the child cut.

An image of a lady leading an activity session sitting at a table with a young boy. They are shining a light on to the table top.

A young girl balances on a curved wooden beam and holds a yellow and green button in each hand.

Children play with juggling sticks and batons that are yellow, pink and green.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Baltic is an international centre for contemporary art offering families a wide range of free activities. From artist-led workshops and family friendly tours, to our popular Sensory Room; a quiet space to play and explore with toys, projections and lights. Swing by our Front Room to enjoy your picnic, a free drink, drop-in activities, and breakfast & boogie during school holidays.

Price: Free (for all activities)

Opening times: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-6pm

What’s On: See latest events here

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Address: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA.

Nearest Metro Station: Gateshead Interchange.

Nearest Bus Stop: South Shore Road.

Parking: Car park available (including free parking for Blue badge holders)

Cycle racks available.

Find out more here: Getting to Baltic

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