Important Visitor Notice

From Sunday 16 March 2025, National Glass Centre will close on Sundays. Read the full statement from University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland Statement

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A blue grey coloured art gallery with concrete columns and floor. On the gallery wall are framed pictures. There are a number of benches and chairs scattered around the room, there is also a large screen. The gallery is busy with people walking around, looking at the artwork, and sitting chatting.
A blue grey coloured art gallery with concrete columns and floor. On the gallery wall are framed pictures. There are a number of benches and chairs scattered around the room, there is also a large screen. The gallery is busy with people walking around, looking at the artwork, and sitting chatting.

Plan Your Visit to Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

It is free to visit the gallery.

Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art sits inside National Glass Centre on the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland.

Our main gallery is on the ground floor. The entrance is on the side of the building – simply follow the signs down to the riverside.

Our collections space is on the first floor next to the reception area. You can get to this space by going through the Glass Centre’s main entrance.

 

What’s On

 

Address

Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
C/O National Glass Centre
Liberty Way
Sunderland
SR6 0GL

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Opening Times

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Important Visitor Notice

From Sunday 16 March 2025, Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art and National Glass Centre will close on Sundays. This will bring it in line with the opening hours of other galleries and museums across the city. Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art and National Glass Centre remains open with our usual programme of exhibitions and activities Monday-Saturday.

Additionally, in line with the new opening hours, Glass Yard Café will also close on Sundays.

Read the full statement from University of Sunderland about the planned changes: University of Sunderland Statement

 

Contact Us

0191 515 5555
Email: info@nationalglasscentre.com

 

 

Getting here

Food & Drink

Open for breakfast and lunch, The Glass Yard is the perfect place to get together with family, friends and loved ones.

The Glass Yard is currently located on the ground floor of National Glass Centre.

 

Café Opening Times

Open daily from 10am – 4.30pm

Breakfast is served from 10am – 11:45am

Lunch is served from 12pm – 3:45pm

 

Menus

Main menu

Kid’s packed lunch menu

White plate cake stands holding cheese and fruit scones.