COVID-19 Closure Notice

Updated 26 August 2020

Following the Government’s announcement that the reopening of cultural venues can begin from 4th July, colleagues at Sunderland City Council and the University of Sunderland are working hard behind the scenes to ensure the safety of visitors and staff and have started a phased reopening of venues in the city.

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is now reopen, you can find out everything you need to know to plan your visit here – sunderland-museum-winter-gardens/welcome-back

Keep an eye out for further announcements regarding the reopening of Arts Centre Washington, National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art here on our website and on our social media channels. Please note, specific venue reopening information will be made available on each venue’s website.

Sunderland Culture is a registered charity. We rely on generous support so that everyone who lives, works or visits Sunderland can experience world-class culture. Making a donation will help to ensure our City’s cultural offer can emerge from this challenge more vibrant than ever.

You can support us by visiting our Just Giving page.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Updated 30 June 2020

Following the Government’s announcement that the reopening of cultural venues can begin from 4th July, colleagues at Sunderland City Council and the University of Sunderland are working hard behind the scenes to ensure the safety of visitors and staff before opening venues in the city, which is likely to happen in a phased way over the coming weeks and months.

Keep an eye out for further announcements here on our website and on our social media channels. Please note, specific venue reopening information will be made available on each venue’s website.

Anyone who has pre-booked for activity or events between 19 March and 31 July will be contacted directly.

If you have any queries regarding refunds or credits for pre-booked activities, you can contact us on [email protected] 

Sunderland Culture is a registered charity. We rely on generous support so that everyone who lives, works or visits Sunderland can experience world-class culture. Making a donation will help to ensure our City’s cultural offer can emerge from this challenge more vibrant than ever.

You can support us by visiting our Just Giving page.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

EMAIL US NOW               DONATE TO OUR JUST GIVING PAGE


8 June 2020

In light of the most recent government measures to control the spread of Covid-19 virus, Arts Centre Washington, National Glass Centre, Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, and Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens will be closed to the public until further notice.

We have taken this decision in the best interests of our audiences, visitors and participants.

We will review the situation on a weekly basis and further updates will be posted on our social media and website channels.

Anyone who has pre-booked for activity or events between 19 March and 31 July will be contacted directly.

For those who have an activity booked after 31 July, we are reviewing the situation on a weekly basis and will contact you nearer the time.

If you have any queries, please contact us on [email protected]

Please bear with us whilst we process the volume of requests and thank you for your support.

We recognise that it is a very difficult time for everyone right now.⁠ While our venues are closed, we are busy working on a plan for our digital channels to bring you some interesting and inspiring content, old and new, which we hope will help brighten your days during this period. Keep an eye on our social media platforms for content coming soon, and in the meantime, stay safe.

Sunderland Culture is a registered charity. We rely on generous support so that everyone who lives, works or visits Sunderland can experience world-class culture. Making a donation will help to ensure our City’s cultural offer can emerge from this challenge more vibrant than ever.

You can support us by visiting our Just Giving page.

Thank you for your support during this difficult time.

 

EMAIL US NOW               DONATE TO OUR JUST GIVING PAGE

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